Honor Magic8 vs OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+; launch prices were $625 and $350. 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 6700); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,948,304).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2948304
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2729
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8430
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6700 mAh
- Lighter: 205g vs 206g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $625
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra, the Honor Magic8 scores 17 points higher (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra — 76/100; 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 89/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2948304 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1272x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6700 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra by 36.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $275. OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra was $275 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra (85/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the OnePlus Ace 5 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. The OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.