Honor Magic8 vs Honor Magic8 Pro: Which One Should You Buy?
These two are too close to call on BeastScore — the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Honor Magic8
Honor Magic8 Pro
Too close to call: 1 of 8 categories each
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedHonor Magic8 Pro9095
- CameraTie9191
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieTie100100
- BatteryTie100100
- DisplayTie9090
- ConnectivityTie9595
- SecurityTie100100
- ValueHonor Magic86855
- Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery7,100 mAh vs 7,000 mAh
- Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger screen6.71" vs 6.58"
- Honor Magic8 is lighter199 g vs 224 g
- Honor Magic8 launched cheaper$850 vs $1,499
- Honor Magic8 Pro has more RAM16 GB vs 12 GB
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Honor Magic8 and Honor Magic8 Pro are evenly matched
It's a close call. Pick the Honor Magic8 for its lighter body (199 g vs 224 g) and lower launch price ($850 vs $1,499), or the Honor Magic8 Pro for its bigger battery (7,100 mAh vs 7,000 mAh) and bigger screen (6.71" vs 6.58").
Lighter: 199 g vs 224 g (25 g less) · Lower launch price: $850 vs $1,499
Brighter screen: 6,000 nits vs 5,000 nits · More RAM: 16 GB vs 12 GB
Common questions
Which is better: Honor Magic8 or Honor Magic8 Pro?
It's a close call. Pick the Honor Magic8 for its lighter body (199 g vs 224 g) and lower launch price ($850 vs $1,499), or the Honor Magic8 Pro for its bigger battery (7,100 mAh vs 7,000 mAh) and bigger screen (6.71" vs 6.58"). BeastScore: Honor Magic8 90.0/100, Honor Magic8 Pro 90.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Honor Magic8 and Honor Magic8 Pro?
Honor Magic8 has a 6.58-inch display and 7000 mAh battery. Honor Magic8 Pro has a 6.71-inch display and 7100 mAh battery.
How do Honor Magic8 and Honor Magic8 Pro compare for speed?
Honor Magic8 scores 90/100 for performance; Honor Magic8 Pro scores 95/100.
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