Honor Magic8 vs OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e; launch prices were $625 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 66/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,536,961).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2536961
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7478
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 84/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 5 Racing better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 7000 mAh
- Lighter: 200g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $625
- Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing, the Honor Magic8 scores 22 points higher (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, OnePlus Ace 5 Racing — 82/100; 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 84/100). 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 OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | OnePlus Ace 5 Racing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2536961 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 7478 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and OnePlus Ace 5 Racing, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads OnePlus Ace 5 Racing by 59.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $375. OnePlus Ace 5 Racing was $375 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 84/100).
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 OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (85/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing by 22 points (88/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
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 Ace 5 Racing is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.