Honor 9S vs Honor Magic8
The Honor 9S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 18/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 177,554); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9S doesn't; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9S
Honor Magic8
What makes Honor 9S better?
- Lighter: 144g vs 205g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7000 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 (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9S vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 70 points higher (88/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (79/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9S | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $625 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9S and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor 9S by 95.6% 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 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (98/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (85/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (79/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 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?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9S or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9S 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.