GSMCritic Take:
With its massive battery, top-tier performance, and exceptional display, this phone delivers a truly powerful and immersive everyday experience, though the high-performance hardware can lead to noticeable CPU throttling under sustained loads.
Screen:
6.71"
Weight:
219g
Waterproof
Charging:
100W
Optical Zoom:
3.7x
Thickness:
8.3mm
Screen covers
89.6% of body
Reviews
Overall rating and the reviews that impact it
Pros
Camera
Telephoto Camera: The 3.7x optical zoom telephoto camera offers strong close-up capabilities.
Improved Night Zoom: The telephoto camera features upgraded night capabilities.
Strong Low-Light Photography: Low-light imaging is frequently described as class-leading.
AI Image Enhancement: AI-enhanced processing improves photo quality in challenging lighting conditions.
Excellent Still Photography: Rear camera still images are widely regarded as excellent.
Stabilization: The camera system includes strong image stabilization.
Macro Capability: The camera system provides strong macro photography performance.
Performance
High Performance: The phone delivers top-tier performance with strong speed and responsiveness.
GPU Stability: The GPU provides stable performance with significant headroom for demanding tasks.
Phone Appearance
Durable Build: The device features a robust and well-constructed build with high ingress protection ratings of IP68 and IP69.
Ingress Protection: IP68 and IP69 certifications provide strong resistance against water and dust.
Compact Feel: The phone feels smaller in hand than its actual dimensions suggest, improving ergonomics.
Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor: An ultrasonic fingerprint sensor provides secure unlocking.
Display
Exceptional Display Quality: The display is described as exceptionally bright, accurate, and among the best available.
Dolby Vision Support: The screen includes Dolby Vision support for enhanced visual experience.
Eye-Care Features: The display includes eye-care enhancements for improved viewing comfort.
Battery
Large Battery Capacity: Battery capacities range between 6270mAh, 7100mAh, and 7200mAh depending on region.
Excellent Battery Life: The device consistently delivers up to two days of usage on a single charge.
Fast Charging: Charging speeds are described as extremely fast.
Software
Long Software Support: The device offers up to seven years of major software updates.
Feature-Rich Software: The system includes a wide range of AI-driven features.
Audio
Top-Tier Speakers: The device includes class-leading speakers that enhance multimedia performance.
Other
3D Face Unlock: The device includes seamless and reliable 3D facial recognition.
High-Quality Haptics: Haptic feedback is particularly well executed.
Customizable Button: A customizable side button adds practical functionality.
Cons
Camera
Bulky Camera Module: The large camera module adds bulk to the device.
Camera Inconsistency: The camera system shows inconsistent performance across different scenarios.
Aggressive Sharpening: Photos sometimes exhibit overly aggressive sharpening.
Mixed Low-Light Results: Some users report disappointing low-light results despite overall strong performance.
Limited Optical Zoom: Optical zoom is limited to 3.7x, which may feel restrictive.
Weak Video Recording: Video quality is generally unimpressive compared to still photography.
No 8K Video: The device lacks 8K video recording capability.
Front Camera Limitations: The front camera lacks autofocus and produces images with unusual artefacts.
Performance
CPU Throttling: The device experiences heavy CPU throttling under certain conditions.
Phone Appearance
Uninspired Design: The physical design is described as visually uninspired.
Fingerprint-Prone Finish: The camera module tends to attract fingerprints.
Battery
Reduced Battery in Europe: Europe and the UK receive lower battery capacity compared to other regions.
No Included Charger: The device does not include a charger in the box.
Software
Clunky Software: The software experience is described as somewhat clunky.
Bloatware: The system includes elements of bloatware.
AI Features Lack Value: AI integration is not always meaningful in practice.
Availability
No Included Case: A protective case is not included.
Limited Availability: The device is not officially available in the US market.
Rankings
Where Honor Magic 8 Pro stands in 2025
Best Phone Of 2025
#16
Highest Optical Zoom
#13
Largest Screen
#37
Smallest Screen
#31
Lightest
#54
Thinnest
#38
Fastest Charging
#6
Highest Screen Ratio
#34
Cheapest
#44
