Honor 10X lite vs Honor Magic8
The Honor 10X lite (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710A, 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 35/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 343,622); the Honor Magic8 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 10X lite
Honor Magic8
What makes Honor 10X lite better?
- Overall rating 35/100
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 206g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 10X lite vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 53 points higher (88/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 10X lite (98/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor 10X lite (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 10X lite (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 10X lite (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor 10X lite (56/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 10X lite | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10, Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.9×9.3 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $625 |
Camera comparison
Honor 10X lite
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 10X lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 10X lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 10X lite and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor 10X lite by 91.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 10X lite
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 10X lite (98/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor 10X lite (85/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 10X lite (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 10X lite (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor 10X lite (56/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 10X lite or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 10X lite by 53 points (88/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 10X lite and the Honor Magic8?
The Honor 10X lite has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 10X lite or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 10X lite or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Honor 10X lite over the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.