Honor Magic8 Lite vs Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
The Honor Magic8 Lite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $299 and $1090. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 56/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 975,254); the Honor Magic8 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Lite
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
What makes Honor Magic8 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $1090
- Better portability (70/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3148
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 35W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Lite vs the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 32 points higher (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Lite — 50/100, Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (70/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Lite | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1256x2808 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $299 | $1090 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Lite and Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Honor Magic8 Lite by 75.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $791. Honor Magic8 Lite was $791 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (98/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (92/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (70/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite by 32 points (88/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Lite and the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Honor Magic8 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Lite 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.