Honor Magic8 Pro vs Honor X80i

The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 54/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5850); the Honor X80i is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.3mm).

The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X80i by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Performance 95
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 82
Portability 56
Value for money 88
Honor X80i
Performance
Display 83
Camera 30
Battery 60
Portability 75
Value for money
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W

  • Better camera (91/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Honor X80i better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5850 mAh
  • Lighter: 185g vs 199g

  • Better portability (75/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Honor X80i, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 34 points higher (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X80i (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (75/100 vs 56/100).

Honor Magic8 Pro: The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Honor X80i: The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic8 Pro Honor X80i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite
AnTuTu 3147042
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2800x1260 1200x2600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5850 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 100W 45W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 16, MagicOS 10
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits 6500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP66
Dimensions 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm
Weight 199 g 185 g
Launch price $899
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 16MP
91
camera
Honor X80i
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Honor X80i
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
  • 5850 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
82
battery
Honor X80i
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic8 Pro
$899
Honor X80i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (91/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X80i (82/100 vs 60/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (75/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Honor X80i?

The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X80i by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Honor X80i?

The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Honor X80i — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Honor X80i?

The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Honor X80i?

The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use.