Honor 8A Prime vs Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
The Honor 8A Prime (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 22/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 199,111); the Honor 8A Prime is noticeably lighter (150g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8A Prime
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
What makes Honor 8A Prime better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 239g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8A Prime vs the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 66 points higher (88/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A Prime significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (81/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8A Prime | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1256x2808 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 156.3×73.5×8.2 mm | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1090 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8A Prime
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 8A Prime
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8A Prime
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8A Prime and Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Honor 8A Prime by 95.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 8A Prime
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (98/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (85/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime (92/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A Prime significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (81/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8A Prime or the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor 8A Prime by 66 points (88/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8A Prime and the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Honor 8A Prime has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A Prime or the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8A Prime or the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8A Prime over the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.