Honor Magic8 vs TCL 605
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the TCL 605 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81; launch prices were $625 and $169. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 36/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 358,608); the TCL 605 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
TCL 605
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
What makes TCL 605 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $625
- Better portability (62/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the TCL 605, the Honor Magic8 scores 52 points higher (88/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, TCL 605 — 42/100; 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 significantly outperforms the TCL 605 (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the TCL 605 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the TCL 605 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the TCL 605 (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 605 is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | TCL 605 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 480 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 165.6×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $169 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
TCL 605
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL 605
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
TCL 605
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and TCL 605, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads TCL 605 by 1025.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $456. TCL 605 was $456 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the TCL 605 (98/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the TCL 605 (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the TCL 605 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the TCL 605 (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 605 is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the TCL 605?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the TCL 605 by 52 points (88/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the TCL 605?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the TCL 605 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the TCL 605?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the TCL 605?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the TCL 605?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.