Honor Magic8 vs OnePlus 13R
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus 13R (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $625 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 71/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,405,504).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
OnePlus 13R
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2405504
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 205g vs 206g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 55/100)
What makes OnePlus 13R better?
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $625
- Overall rating 71/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the OnePlus 13R, the Honor Magic8 scores 17 points higher (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, OnePlus 13R — 56/100; 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 13R (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the OnePlus 13R are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 13R (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus 13R (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the OnePlus 13R are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | OnePlus 13R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2405504 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 161.7×75.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus 13R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 13R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus 13R
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and OnePlus 13R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads OnePlus 13R by 67.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $26. OnePlus 13R was $26 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus 13R (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the OnePlus 13R are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 13R (87/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus 13R (85/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the OnePlus 13R are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus 13R?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the OnePlus 13R — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the OnePlus 13R?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the OnePlus 13R — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus 13R?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus 13R?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the OnePlus 13R?
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 13R is a better fit for gamers and power users.