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Smartphone Clash: Honor Magic 8 Lite 5G vs Honor 500
Honor Magic 8 Lite 5G
VS
Honor 500
Specifications
Honor Magic 8 Lite 5G
VS
Honor 500
Build Quality
| Device Height | 161.9 mm (6.37 inches) | 155.8 mm (6.13 inches) |
| Device Width | 76.1 mm (3 inches) | 74.2 mm (2.92 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 7.9 mm (0.31 inches) | 7.75 mm (0.31 inches) |
| Device Weight | 189 g (6.67 oz) | 198 g (6.98 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP69 | IP69 |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Vapor chamber | |
| Back Panel Material | Plastic | |
| Frame Construction | Plastic | Metal |
| Available Color Options | Black, Green, Brown | Black, Silver, Blue, Pink |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-display | Yes, in-display |
| Display Coverage | 90.8% | 91.1% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 2300 MHz | 3210 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (1 + 3 + 4) | 8 (1 + 3 + 2 + 2) |
| CPU Architecture | - 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Kryo Silver (Cortex-A520)- 3 cores at 2.2 GHz: Kryo Gold (Cortex-A720)- 1 core at 2.3 GHz: Kryo Prime (Cortex-A720) | - 2 cores at 2.02 GHz: Cortex-A720- 2 cores at 2.8 GHz: Cortex-A720- 3 cores at 3 GHz: Cortex-A720- 1 core at 3.21 GHz: Cortex-X4 |
| Level 3 Cache | 8 MB | |
| Production Details | TSMC | TSMC |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 4 nanometers | 4 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Hexagon | Hexagon |
| Graphics Processor | Adreno 810 | Adreno 825 |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 895 MHz | 1150 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 256 | 1024 |
| Computational Performance | ~458.2 GFLOPS | ~2355.2 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 4 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 3.1 | |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| Read-Only Memory | MagicOS 9.0 | MagicOS 10 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 15:13 hr | |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 20:32 hr | |
| Standby Battery Duration | 124 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 108 megapixels | 200 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | Digital | Digital |
| Camera Flash | LED | LED |
| 8K Video Support | No | No |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 30FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 240 FPS (1080p) | |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 117° | |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 108 MP 2) Ultrawide: 5 MP | 1) Standard: 200 MP 2) Ultrawide: 12 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 16 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 3456 x 4608 | 8192 x 6144 |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.5 | f/2.0 |
| Front Camera Sensor | CMOS | CMOS |
| Front Camera Autofocus | No | Phase autofocus |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | No | No |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 2 | 2 |
| SIM Card Type | Nano | Nano |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM Capability | No | |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | No | No |
| 5G Network Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Stereo | Stereo |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Advanced Audio Processing | No | No |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Mid-range | Flagship |
| Announcement Date | December 2025 | November 2025 |
| Initial Pricing | $380 | |
| Sensor List | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Face Recognition sensor - Fingerprint |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 91 | 94 |
| Camera Rating | 72* | 85* |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 67* | 86 |
| Battery Rating | 100 | 100* |
| Connectivity Rating | 73 | 88 |
| Overall Review Score | 75* | 89* |
