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Honor Magic8 Pro vs Honor Magic8

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

Smartphone Battle
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Honor Magic8 Pro
· 2025

Honor Magic8 Pro

$1499
90.0/ 100
Overall
Exceptional
BeastScore
90.0
Benchmark
Performance95/100
Camera91/100
Battery100/100
Honor Magic8
· 2025

Honor Magic8

$850
90.0/ 100
Overall
Exceptional
BeastScore
90.0
Benchmark
Performance90/100
Camera91/100
Battery100/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Honor Magic8 Pro:
  • Larger 7,100 mAh battery capacity (+100 mAh more capacity)
  • 50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • 6.71" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate
Reasons to buy Honor Magic8:
  • 25g lighter chassis (199g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
  • $649 lower launch MSRP ($850 vs $1499)
  • 50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationHonor Magic8 ProHonor Magic8
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & TechLTPO OLEDLTPO OLED
Screen Size6.71"6.58"
Resolution & Density2808x1256 (460 ppi)2808x1256 (460 ppi)
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness6,000 nits peak5,000 nits peak
Screen ProtectionScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / ProcessorHigh performance SoC High performance SoC
CPU CoresMulti-core high performanceMulti-core high performance
GPU GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsIntegrated Graphics
Operating SystemAndroid 16Android 16
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory16 GB12 GB
Internal Storage256GB / 512GB / 1024GB256GB / 512GB / 1024GB
Storage SpeedHigh-speed flashHigh-speed flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera50 MP, f/1.4, OIS50 MP, f/1.6, OIS
Telephoto Zoom200 MP (3.7x optical zoom), f/2.6, OIS50 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, OIS
Ultrawide Camera50 MP, f/250 MP, f/2
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens50 MP, f/250 MP, f/2
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions162.8 x 76.9 x 8.4 mm158.6 x 75.3 x 8.2 mm
Weight224 g199 g
Build MaterialsGlass front, metal/glass frameGlass front, metal/glass frame
SIM TypeNano-SIM / eSIM supportNano-SIM / eSIM support
Water ResistanceIP69IP69
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity7,100 mAh7,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging100W wired fast charging100W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging80W wireless charging50W wireless charging
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerStereo speakersStereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.45.4
USB Port & SpeedUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
NFCYes (contactless payment)Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compassBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS via satellite (select markets)Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsStandard finishesStandard finishes
Launch Price$1499$850
Editorial Lab Verdict

Honor Magic8 Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 90.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Honor Magic8 Pro ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 91/100 camera rating.

When to buy Honor Magic8 Pro:
Brighter screen: 6,000 nits peak vs 5,000 nits · More system memory: 16GB RAM vs max 12GB
When to buy Honor Magic8:
Lighter body: 199g (25g lighter in hand) · Lower launch price: $850 (save $649)
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Honor Magic8 Pro vs Honor Magic8

Which phone is better: Honor Magic8 Pro or Honor Magic8?

Honor Magic8 Pro leads with an overall BeastScore of 90.0/100 compared to Honor Magic8 (90.0/100), driven by advantages in Brighter screen: 6,000 nits peak vs 5,000 nits and More system memory: 16GB RAM vs max 12GB.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Honor Magic8 Pro and Honor Magic8?

Honor Magic8 Pro is equipped with a 6.71-inch display and 7100 mAh battery, while Honor Magic8 features a 6.58-inch display and 7000 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Honor Magic8 Pro and Honor Magic8?

In lab hardware evaluations, Honor Magic8 Pro scores 91/100 in camera performance, while Honor Magic8 scores 91/100.

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