Honor Magic7 vs Honor X8
The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G; estimated prices are $550 and $260. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 78/100 vs 28/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 421,228); the Honor X8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 199g).
Honor Magic7
Honor X8
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 5650 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 48/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 6/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 199g
- Cheaper: $260 vs $550
- Better portability (78/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Honor X8, the Honor Magic7 scores 50 points higher (78/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (56/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (76/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (56/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (81/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (76/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | Honor X8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 421228 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1410 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2800x1256 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 52 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 177 g | |
| Price | $550 | $260 |
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic7 and Honor X8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 leads Honor X8 by 640.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $290. Honor X8 is cheaper by $290.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (92/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (84/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (56/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (81/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 (78/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (76/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Honor X8?
The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 by 50 points (78/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Honor X8?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Honor X8 — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Honor X8?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 5/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the Honor X8?
The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Honor X8?
The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Honor X8 is a better fit for everyday use.