Side-by-side technical data
Honor Play 8T vs Honor Magic5 Lite
Comparison between Honor Play 8T and Honor Magic5 Lite: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Play 8T | Magic5 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.0 | 7.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.4 | 4.8 |
| Camera | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Connectivity | 6.0 | 6.3 |
| Battery & charging | 6.3 | 5.9 |
Which one is for you?
Honor Play 8T, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,100 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 448,036
- against 431,000
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 850 nits
- against 800 nits
Honor Magic5 Lite, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Weight
- 175 g
- against 199 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 40 W
- against 35 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Play 8T | Magic5 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 448,036 Best value | 431,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 767 | 894 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,057 Best value | 2,044 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores and 6 Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core processor with 2 Kryo 660 Gold cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Kryo 660 Silver cores at 1.7 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Play 8T | Magic5 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Green, Silver, Black, Blue | Black, Green, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.5 mm | 73.9 mm |
| Body Height | 166.7 mm | 161.6 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 175 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89 % | 89.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | Water Resistant |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 7.9 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Play 8T | Magic5 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh Best value | 5,100 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 35 W | 40 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Play 8T | Magic5 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 850 nits Best value | 800 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.8″ Best value | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,412 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 389 ppi | 395 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 300 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, TFT LCD, 90Hz | Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, 120Hz, 1920Hz PWM, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, 10-Bit Panel, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Play 8T | Magic5 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Play 8T | Magic5 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Play 8T | Magic5 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 Best value | 12 |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Play 8T | Magic5 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78, 5G NR bands unspecified | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, Tethering, USB 2.0 | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, Infrared, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,770 Mbps Best value | 2,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,250 Mbps | 1,500 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Play 8T | Magic5 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Two Microphones |
Technical
| Specification | Play 8T | Magic5 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CLK-AN00 | RMO-NX1, RMO-NX3 |
