Honor Magic8 vs Oppo A8
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Oppo A8 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 25/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4230); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 199,111); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A8 doesn't; the Oppo A8 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Oppo A8
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4230 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Oppo A8 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 205g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Oppo A8, the Honor Magic8 scores 63 points higher (88/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A8 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Oppo A8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4230 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 480 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.9×75.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Oppo A8
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo A8
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Oppo A8
- 4230 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Oppo A8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Oppo A8 by 1927.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Oppo A8
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (98/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (85/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A8 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Oppo A8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 by 63 points (88/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Oppo A8?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Oppo A8 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Oppo A8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Oppo A8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Oppo A8?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.