Honor 9i vs Honor Magic8 Pro
The Honor 9i (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, 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 20/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9i doesn't; the Honor 9i is noticeably lighter (152g vs 199g).
Honor 9i
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Lighter: 152g vs 199g
- Better portability (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Honor 9i vs the Honor Magic8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 68 points higher (88/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (95/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 9i (84/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (91/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (82/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9i significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (87/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor 9i | Honor Magic8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3147042 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5850 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.2×71.8×7.7 mm | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 152 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Honor 9i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 9i
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9i
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor 9i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (95/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 9i (84/100 vs 62/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (91/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (82/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9i significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (87/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor 9i or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9i by 68 points (88/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9i and the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor 9i has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9i or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9i or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9i over the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor 9i 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.