Honor 300 vs Honor Magic 8 Pro
Compare Honor 300 vs Honor Magic 8 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5300mAh vs 6200mAh…
Honor
Honor 300
$379
3categories won
Honor
Magic 8 Pro
$1,099
11categories won
7 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Honor Magic 8 Pro takes the overall win
The Honor Magic 8 Pro proves superior overall against the Honor 300, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Magic 8 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Magic 8 Pro. Choose the Magic 8 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Honor 300 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Magic 8 Pro takes battery honors offering 6,200 mAh alongside 100W charging.
Magic 8 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
Magic 8 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 2.5x optical telephoto capabilities.
Honor 300 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $379 vs $1099.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Honor 300 vs Magic 8 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor 300 | Magic 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.8" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1280 x 2800Winner |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 453 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4000 nits | 5000 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Honor 300 | Magic 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 840,000 | 3,050,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 3420 | 10380Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Honor 300 | Magic 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 2.5x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps | 4K@60fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor 300 | Magic 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,300 mAh | 6,200 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | No | 80 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Honor 300 | Magic 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 175 gWinner | 223 g |
| Thickness | 6.97 mmWinner | 8.8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP68/IP69 |
| Build | Ultra-thin carved glass, aluminum alloy frame, Giant Rhino Glass front | Honor NanoCrystal Shield front glass, aerospace aluminum frame, micro-curved velvet matte glass rear |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor 300 | Magic 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 16 (MagicOS 9.0) |
| OS updates | 4 years | 5 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 5 years | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor 300 | Magic 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $379Winner | $1,099 |
Honor 300
The Honor 300 breaks boundaries by measuring an impossibly slim 6.97mm and weighing only 175g while accommodating a large 5,300mAh silicon-carbon battery and 100W wired fast charging. Features dual 50MP Sony rear cameras, a 50MP selfie shooter, and 4,000 nits eye comfort display.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,300mAh
Honor Magic 8 Pro
Armed with a cutting-edge 6,200 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, a 200MP periscope telephoto sensor, bank-grade 3D Face Unlock, and a 4320Hz eye-comfort display, the Honor Magic 8 Pro is a flagship tour-de-force.
- Display
- 6.8"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,200mAh