Honor 9C vs Honor Magic8
The Honor 9C (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 32/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); 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 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9C doesn't; the Honor 9C is noticeably lighter (176g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9C
Honor Magic8
What makes Honor 9C better?
- Lighter: 176g vs 205g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 56/100)
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 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9C vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 56 points higher (88/100 vs 32/100). 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 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (98/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9C notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (72/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9C | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 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 | 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10; EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.1×8.1 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $625 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9C
- 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 9C
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9C
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9C and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor 9C by 91.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9C
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (98/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9C (85/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9C notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (72/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9C or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 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?
The Honor 9C has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9C or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9C or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9C 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.