Honor Magic8 vs Sharp Aquos R11
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sharp Aquos R11 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. 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 5100); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,314,417).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Sharp Aquos R11
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2314417
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6649
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 36W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 49/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R11 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 205g
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Sharp Aquos R11, the Honor Magic8 scores 14 points higher (88/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R11 (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R11 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R11 (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Sharp Aquos R11 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Sharp Aquos R11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2314417 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2072 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6649 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 36W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 38 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 156.0×74.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Sharp Aquos R11
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 38MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sharp Aquos R11
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Sharp Aquos R11
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 36W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Sharp Aquos R11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Sharp Aquos R11 by 74.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sharp Aquos R11
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R11 (98/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R11 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 76/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R11 (85/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Sharp Aquos R11 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Sharp Aquos R11?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Sharp Aquos R11 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Sharp Aquos R11?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Sharp Aquos R11 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Sharp Aquos R11?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 76/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Sharp Aquos R11?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Sharp Aquos R11?
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 Sharp Aquos R11 is a better fit for gamers and power users.