Honor 9C vs Honor Magic8 Pro
The Honor 9C (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710A, while the Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 32/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 343,622); the Honor Magic8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9C doesn't; the Honor 9C is noticeably lighter (176g vs 199g).
Honor 9C
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Lighter: 176g vs 199g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Honor 9C vs the Honor Magic8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 56 points higher (88/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (95/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (82/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9C notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (72/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor 9C | Honor Magic8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 3147042 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5850 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10; EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.1×8.1 mm | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Honor 9C
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 9C
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9C
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Honor 9C and Honor Magic8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Honor 9C by 89.1% in our overall performance rating.
Honor 9C
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (95/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (84/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (91/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (82/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9C notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (72/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9C or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9C by 56 points (88/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9C and the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor 9C has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9C or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9C or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9C over the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor 9C is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.