Honor Magic 8 Pro vs Honor Magic 8 Ultimate

Compare Honor Magic 8 Pro vs Honor Magic 8 Ultimate side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera…

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Magic 8 Ultimate

$1,299

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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 8 Pro, 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 Magic 8 Pro 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.

🏷️ ValueMagic 8 Pro

Magic 8 Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $1099 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.

Magic 8 Pro vs Magic 8 Ultimate: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Pro, Honor Magic 8 Ultimate
Specification	Magic 8 Pro	Magic 8 Ultimate
Screen size	6.8"	6.81"
Resolution	1280 x 2800	1280 x 2800
Pixel density	453 ppi	—
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	5000 nits	5000 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Pro, Honor Magic 8 Ultimate
Specification	Magic 8 Pro	Magic 8 Ultimate
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
Process node	3 nm	3 nm
AnTuTu score	3,050,000	—
Geekbench multi	10380	—
Maximum RAM	16 GB	24 GBWinner
Maximum storage	1TB	1TB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Pro, Honor Magic 8 Ultimate
Specification	Magic 8 Pro	Magic 8 Ultimate
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	2.5x	3.7xWinner
Ultrawide	50 MP	50 MP
Selfie camera	50 MP	50 MP
Max video	4K@60fps	—

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Pro, Honor Magic 8 Ultimate
Specification	Magic 8 Pro	Magic 8 Ultimate
Capacity	6,200 mAh	6,600 mAhWinner
Wired charging	100 W	100 W
Wireless charging	80 WWinner	66 W

Design

Design comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Pro, Honor Magic 8 Ultimate
Specification	Magic 8 Pro	Magic 8 Ultimate
Weight	223 g	226 g
Thickness	8.8 mm	8.6 mm
Water resistance	IP68/IP69	IP68
Build	Honor NanoCrystal Shield front glass, aerospace aluminum frame, micro-curved velvet matte glass rear	—

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Pro, Honor Magic 8 Ultimate
Specification	Magic 8 Pro	Magic 8 Ultimate
Operating system	Android 16 (MagicOS 9.0)	Android 16
OS updates	5 years	5 years
Security updates	5 years	5 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Pro, Honor Magic 8 Ultimate
Specification	Magic 8 Pro	Magic 8 Ultimate
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 7
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$1,099Winner	$1,299

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

Full Magic 8 Pro specifications →

Honor Magic 8 Ultimate

Equipped with an OmniVision OV50K LOFIC 1-inch sensor, 200MP periscope telephoto, 4320Hz risk-free PWM dimming, and a 6,600 mAh battery, the Magic 8 Ultimate sets new limits for mobile imaging and stamina.

Display: 6.81"
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
Main camera: 50MP
Battery: 6,600mAh

Full Magic 8 Ultimate specifications →