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Should You Upgrade from the Honor Magic5 Lite to the Honor Magic8 Lite 5G?

A spec-by-spec look at what actually changes when you move from the Honor Magic5 Lite to the Honor Magic8 Lite 5G, 2 years apart.

Worth Upgrading

Yes — the Honor Magic8 Lite 5G is a worthwhile upgrade

The Honor Magic8 Lite 5G is 2 years newer than the Honor Magic5 Lite, and the BeastScore rises from 82.0 to 89.3. The biggest improvements: performance rated 16 points higher, battery rated 9 points higher, display rated 5 points higher.

What you gain with the Honor Magic8 Lite 5G

  • +Performance rated 16 points higher
  • +Battery rated 9 points higher
  • +Display rated 5 points higher
  • +Newer Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chipset (replaces Snapdragon 695 5G)
  • +2,400 mAh bigger battery
  • +0.1" larger screen
SpecHonor Magic5 LiteHonor Magic8 Lite 5GChange
BeastScore (overall)82.089.3+7.3 (9%)
Performance score7995+16 (20%)
Camera score8080No real change
Battery score8695+9 (10%)
Display score8489+5 (6%)
ChipsetSnapdragon 695 5GSnapdragon 6 Gen 4New generation chip
Battery capacity5,100 mAh7,500 mAh+2,400 mAh (47%)
Screen size6.7"6.8"+0.1"
Refresh rate120Hz120HzNo real change
Main camera50 MP50 MPNo real change
RAM8 GB8 GBNo real change

Upgrade if…

  • You regularly run out of battery before the end of the day
  • You play demanding games or want the newest on-device AI features
  • You use your phone outdoors a lot and want a brighter, smoother screen

Honor Magic5 Lite vs Honor Magic8 Lite 5G: Upgrade FAQ

Is it worth upgrading from the Honor Magic5 Lite to the Honor Magic8 Lite 5G?

Yes — the Honor Magic8 Lite 5G is a worthwhile upgrade. The Honor Magic8 Lite 5G is 2 years newer than the Honor Magic5 Lite, and the BeastScore rises from 82.0 to 89.3. The biggest improvements: performance rated 16 points higher, battery rated 9 points higher, display rated 5 points higher.

What is the biggest difference between the Honor Magic5 Lite and Honor Magic8 Lite 5G?

Performance rated 16 points higher: 79 on the Honor Magic5 Lite vs 95 on the Honor Magic8 Lite 5G.

Does the Honor Magic8 Lite 5G have a bigger battery than the Honor Magic5 Lite?

The Honor Magic8 Lite 5G has a 7,500 mAh battery versus 5,100 mAh on the Honor Magic5 Lite (+2,400 mAh (47%)).

Who should upgrade to the Honor Magic8 Lite 5G?

Upgrade if: You regularly run out of battery before the end of the day; You play demanding games or want the newest on-device AI features; You use your phone outdoors a lot and want a brighter, smoother screen.

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