Honor 9S vs Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
The Honor 9S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 18/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 177,554); the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9S doesn't; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9S
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
What makes Honor 9S better?
- Lighter: 144g vs 239g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 10/100)
- 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 9S vs the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 70 points higher (88/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 10/100). 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 9S (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (79/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9S | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.7" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1256x2808 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1090 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9S and Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Honor 9S by 95.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (98/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (85/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (92/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (79/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 70 points (88/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S 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 9S or the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9S 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.