Honor Magic8 vs OnePlus 12R
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus 12R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $625 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 63/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,844,595).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
OnePlus 12R
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1844595
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 205g vs 207g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 46/100)
What makes OnePlus 12R better?
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $625
- Overall rating 63/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the OnePlus 12R, the Honor Magic8 scores 25 points higher (88/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 62/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, OnePlus 12R — 48/100; 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 12R (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the OnePlus 12R are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 12R (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (85/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | OnePlus 12R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1844595 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.3×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus 12R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 12R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus 12R
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and OnePlus 12R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads OnePlus 12R by 118.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $126. OnePlus 12R was $126 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the OnePlus 12R are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 12R (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (85/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus 12R?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 12R by 25 points (88/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the OnePlus 12R?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the OnePlus 12R — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus 12R?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus 12R?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the OnePlus 12R?
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 12R is a better fit for active users.