Honor 10i vs Honor Magic8
The Honor 10i (2019) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 31/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 24 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 336,905); the Honor 10i is noticeably lighter (164g vs 205g).
Honor 10i
Honor Magic8
- Lighter: 164g vs 205g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 24MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 59/100)
Comparing the Honor 10i vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 57 points higher (88/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 10i (98/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor 10i (85/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 10i (87/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 10i (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 10i notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (81/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor 10i | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.8×73.6×8.0 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 164 g | 205 g | |
| Price | — | $625 |
Honor 10i
- Main: 24MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor 10i
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 10i
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Honor 10i and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor 10i by 91.7% in our overall performance rating.
Honor 10i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 10i (98/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor 10i (85/100 vs 59/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 10i (87/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 10i (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 10i notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (81/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor 10i or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 10i by 57 points (88/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 10i and the Honor Magic8?
The Honor 10i has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 10i or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 10i or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor 10i over the Honor Magic8?
The Honor 10i is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.