Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G vs Honor Magic 8 Ultimate

Compare Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G vs Honor Magic 8 Ultimate side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 108MP vs 50MP camera…

Honor

Magic 8 Ultimate

$1,299

12categories won

2 categories tied · 18 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Honor Magic 8 Ultimate takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Honor Magic 8 Ultimate proves superior overall against the Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Magic 8 Ultimate leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Magic 8 Ultimate. Choose the Magic 8 Ultimate if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryMagic 8 Ultimate

Magic 8 Ultimate takes battery honors offering 6,600 mAh alongside 100W charging.

🎮 GamingMagic 8 Ultimate

Magic 8 Ultimate provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.

📸 CameraMagic 8 Ultimate

Magic 8 Ultimate takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.7x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueHonor Magic 7 Lite 5G

Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $329 vs $1299.

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 Magic 7 Lite 5G vs Magic 8 Ultimate: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G, Honor Magic 8 Ultimate
Specification	Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G	Magic 8 Ultimate
Screen size	6.78"	6.81"
Resolution	1224 x 2700	1280 x 2800Winner
Pixel density	437 ppi	—
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	4000 nits	5000 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G, Honor Magic 8 Ultimate
Specification	Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G	Magic 8 Ultimate
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
Process node	4 nm	3 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	585,000	—
Geekbench multi	2780	—
Maximum RAM	8 GB	24 GBWinner
Maximum storage	512GB	1TBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G, Honor Magic 8 Ultimate
Specification	Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G	Magic 8 Ultimate
Main sensor	108 MPWinner	50 MP
Rear cameras	2	3Winner
Optical zoom	—	3.7x
Ultrawide	5 MP	50 MPWinner
Selfie camera	16 MP	50 MPWinner
Max video	4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps	—

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G, Honor Magic 8 Ultimate
Specification	Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G	Magic 8 Ultimate
Capacity	6,600 mAh	6,600 mAh
Wired charging	66 W	100 WWinner
Wireless charging	No	66 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G, Honor Magic 8 Ultimate
Specification	Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G	Magic 8 Ultimate
Weight	189 gWinner	226 g
Thickness	7.98 mmWinner	8.6 mm
Water resistance	IP64	IP68
Build	Anti-drop curved body, circular halo camera deco, tempered glass front	—

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G, Honor Magic 8 Ultimate
Specification	Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G	Magic 8 Ultimate
Operating system	Android 14	Android 16
OS updates	3 years	5 yearsWinner
Security updates	4 years	5 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G, Honor Magic 8 Ultimate
Specification	Honor Magic 7 Lite 5G	Magic 8 Ultimate
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 7
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$329Winner	$1,299