Honor Magic8 vs OnePlus 12
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus 12 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $625 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 80/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5400); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,401,788); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
OnePlus 12
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2401788
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7100
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5400 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 205g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 35/100)
What makes OnePlus 12 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the OnePlus 12, the Honor Magic8 scores 8 points higher (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 83/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, OnePlus 12 — 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 notably outperforms the OnePlus 12 (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 12 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 and the OnePlus 12 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus 12 (56/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | OnePlus 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2401788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 7100 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5400 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 / OxygenOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 164.3×75.8×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 12
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus 12
- 5400 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:10 hrs, total 28:16 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and OnePlus 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads OnePlus 12 by 68.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $174. Honor Magic8 was $174 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus 12 (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 12 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 and the OnePlus 12 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 83/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus 12 (56/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus 12?
The Honor Magic8 edges out the OnePlus 12 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the OnePlus 12?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the OnePlus 12 — 80/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus 12?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the OnePlus 12?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.