Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Honor X40i
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor X40i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 39/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4000); the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 515,647); the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X40i doesn't; the Honor X40i is noticeably lighter (175g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Honor X40i
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 44W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor X40i better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 239g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Honor X40i, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 49 points higher (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Honor X40i (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (92/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40i significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (80/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Honor X40i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 162.9×74.5×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X40i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X40i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor X40i
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Honor X40i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Honor X40i by 666.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X40i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Honor X40i (85/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (92/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X40i significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (80/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Honor X40i?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X40i by 49 points (88/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Honor X40i?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Honor X40i — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Honor X40i?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Honor X40i?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Honor X40i?
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.