Side-by-side technical data
Honor Magic4 Pro Ultimate vs Honor Magic8
Comparison between Honor Magic4 Pro Ultimate and Honor Magic8: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Honor Magic8 is the stronger all-round choice: its 7,000 mAh battery, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and 6,000-nit LTPO OLED display set it apart from the Honor Magic4 Pro Ultimate. The older model suits buyers who prioritize the main rear camera and faster wireless charging.
The Magic4 Pro Ultimate has a larger display, 6.81″ versus 6.58″, and a main camera with a 1/1.12″ sensor and f/1.6 aperture, against 1/1.56″ and f/1.9 on the Magic8. The Magic8 counters with a telephoto aperture of f/2.5 versus f/3.5 and a 50 MP front camera versus 12 MP.
The Magic8 pairs 7,000 mAh versus 4,600 mAh with 90 W wired charging versus 100 W; the Magic4 Pro Ultimate charges faster both wired and wirelessly, at 100 W versus 90 W and 80 W. The Magic8 also adds Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0, compared with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, making it the clearer pick for performance and battery capacity.
Honor Magic4 Pro Ultimate
The Honor Magic4 Pro Ultimate suits buyers who prioritize its 1/1.12″ main rear sensor and 100 W wireless charging.
Honor Magic8
The Honor Magic8 is the better buy for performance and battery capacity, with 7,000 mAh and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
The verdict
Your pick: Honor Magic8, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Magic4 Pro Ultimate | Magic8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 8.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.6 | 9.4 |
| Camera | 9.2 | 8.2 |
| Connectivity | 7.1 | 8.5 |
| Battery & charging | 7.1 | 9.8 |
Which one is for you?
Honor Magic4 Pro Ultimate, if you care about…
- Fast Charge Power
- 100 W
- against 90 W
- Wireless charging power
- 100 W
- against 80 W
- Body Materials
- Ceramics
- against Aluminium Alloy
- Display Diagonal
- 6.81″
- against 6.58″
Honor Magic8, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 4,600 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 4,028,332
- against 945,832
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Magic4 Pro Ultimate | Magic8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 3 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 730 | Qualcomm Adreno 840 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3 GHz | 4.6 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 1,000 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 945,832 | 4,028,332 Best value |
| CPU Description | 1x3.0GHz Cortex X2 + 3x2.5GHz Cortex A710 + 4x1.80GHz Cortex A510 | Octa-core CPU with 2×4.6 GHz and 6×3.62 GHz Oryon cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Magic4 Pro Ultimate | Magic8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Black, White, Gold, Green |
| Body Thickness | 9.2 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.7 mm | 74 mm |
| Body Height | 163.6 mm | 157.1 mm |
| Weight | 215 g | 205 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 93 % Best value | 90.6 % |
| Body Materials | Ceramics Best value | Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68, IP69 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Magic4 Pro Ultimate | Magic8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,600 mAh | 7,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W Best value | 90 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 100 W Best value | 80 W |
Display
| Specification | Magic4 Pro Ultimate | Magic8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | LTPO OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,000 nits | 6,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.81″ Best value | 6.58″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,312 px Best value | 1,256 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,848 px Best value | 2,760 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi | 461 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 360 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, HDR10+, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 4320Hz PWM, Variable Refresh Rate, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, One Billion Colors, Dolby Vision, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
Sensors
| Specification | Magic4 Pro Ultimate | Magic8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Magic4 Pro Ultimate | Magic8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Magic4 Pro Ultimate | Magic8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 16 |
| OS Family | — | Android |
| OS Version | — | 16 |
| OS Update Support | — | 7 years |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Magic4 Pro Ultimate | Magic8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, Auracast, ASHA Best value |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo, GLONASS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, USB Type-C | Satellite Connectivity, Infrared, NFC, DisplayPort output, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | Magic4 Pro Ultimate | Magic8 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | DTS, DTS:X, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5, Auracast, ASHA |
Technical
| Specification | Magic4 Pro Ultimate | Magic8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | BKQ-AN80, BKQ-AN00 |
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