Honor Magic8 vs Lava Play Ultra
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $625 and $175. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 53/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Lava Play Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $625
- Better portability (71/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Lava Play Ultra, the Honor Magic8 scores 35 points higher (88/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Lava Play Ultra — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (71/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Lava Play Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $175 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Lava Play Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Lava Play Ultra by 359.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $450. Lava Play Ultra was $450 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (85/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (71/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra by 35 points (88/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Lava Play Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Lava Play Ultra — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Lava Play Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.