Honor 90 Smart vs Honor Magic 8 Pro
Compare Honor 90 Smart vs Honor Magic 8 Pro side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 6020 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 5330mAh vs 6200mAh battery, $699 vs $1099…
Honor
Honor 90 Smart
$699
3categories won
Honor
Magic 8 Pro
$1,099
10categories won
13 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 90 Smart, 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 90 Smart 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 90 Smart provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $699 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 90 Smart vs Magic 8 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | Magic 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8" | 6.8" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1280 x 2800Winner |
| Pixel density | 389 ppi | 453 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 850 nits | 5000 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | Magic 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | — | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 410,000 | 3,050,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 1920 | 10380Winner |
| Maximum RAM | — | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | Magic 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 2.5x |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@60fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | Magic 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,330 mAh | 6,200 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 35 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 80 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | Magic 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 gWinner | 223 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mmWinner | 8.8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP68/IP69 |
| Build | — | Honor NanoCrystal Shield front glass, aerospace aluminum frame, micro-curved velvet matte glass rear |
Software and support
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | Magic 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0) | Android 16 (MagicOS 9.0) |
| OS updates | — | 5 years |
| Security updates | — | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Honor 90 Smart | Magic 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699Winner | $1,099 |
Honor 90 Smart
Honor 90 Smart pairs a 108MP main camera, 5330mAh battery, 35W SuperCharge, dual speakers with 200% volume mode, and 5G network support in a sleek contemporary design.
- Display
- 6.8"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 6020
- Battery
- 5,330mAh
- Software
- 13 (Upgradable to 14, MagicOS 8.0)
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