Honor Magic8 vs Oppo Reno12
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Oppo Reno12 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 56/100 (a 32-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 879,714); the Oppo Reno12 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Oppo Reno12
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Oppo Reno12 better?
- Lighter: 177g vs 205g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Oppo Reno12, the Honor Magic8 scores 32 points higher (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (77/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Oppo Reno12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, ColorOS 14.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 161.4×74.1×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 177 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Oppo Reno12
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo Reno12
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Oppo Reno12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Oppo Reno12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Oppo Reno12 by 359.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Oppo Reno12
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno12 (85/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (77/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Oppo Reno12?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno12 by 32 points (88/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Oppo Reno12?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Oppo Reno12 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Oppo Reno12?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Oppo Reno12?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Oppo Reno12?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.