Honor Magic 8 Lite review: A durable mid-ranger with brilliant two-day battery life

Honor’s Magic 8 Lite prioritises durability and battery life over raw performance, delivering a tough, long-lasting mid-range smartphone that impresses in daily use.

Honor’s focus on durability is clear, with IP68, IP69 and IP69K ratings designed to protect the phone from everyday accidents. Picture: Noel Campion.

The Honor Magic 8 Lite could be the ideal non-flagship for those who want a phone with durability and endurance at a mid-range price.

Design and build