Honor Magic8 Lite vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The Honor Magic8 Lite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 56/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 975,254).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Lite
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic8 Lite better?
- Overall rating 56/100
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 3148
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Lite vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 40 points higher (96/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (94/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Lite | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | — | |
| Launch price | $299 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Lite and Honor Magic9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Honor Magic8 Lite by 82.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (100/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (100/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (94/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite by 40 points (96/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Lite and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Lite over the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.