Honor Magic8 vs OPPO Reno16
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OPPO Reno16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4; launch prices were $625 and $470. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 74/100 (a 14-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 2,078,850); the OPPO Reno16 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
OPPO Reno16
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2078850
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6700 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
What makes OPPO Reno16 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $470 vs $625
- Better portability (64/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the OPPO Reno16, the Honor Magic8 scores 14 points higher (88/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, OPPO Reno16 — 72/100; 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 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | OPPO Reno16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2078850 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6700 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $470 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
OPPO Reno16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Reno16
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
OPPO Reno16
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and OPPO Reno16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads OPPO Reno16 by 94.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $155. OPPO Reno16 was $155 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (98/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the OPPO Reno16?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the OPPO Reno16 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the OPPO Reno16?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the OPPO Reno16 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the OPPO Reno16?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the OPPO Reno16?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the OPPO Reno16?
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 OPPO Reno16 is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.