Honor Magic8 vs Oppo A96
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Oppo A96 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 38/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 424,216); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A96 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Oppo A96
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Oppo A96 better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 205g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Oppo A96, the Honor Magic8 scores 50 points higher (88/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A96 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Oppo A96 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| 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 | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, ColorOS 11.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP5X | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 164.4×75.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Oppo A96
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo A96
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Oppo A96
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Oppo A96, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Oppo A96 by 851.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A96
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 (85/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A96 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Oppo A96?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 by 50 points (88/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Oppo A96?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Oppo A96 — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Oppo A96?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Oppo A96?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Oppo A96?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.