Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Honor X5d Plus
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor X5d Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81; launch prices were $1090 and $110. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 36/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5260); the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 358,608); the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5d Plus doesn't; the Honor X5d Plus is noticeably lighter (186g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Honor X5d Plus
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5260 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Honor X5d Plus better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $1090
- Better portability (68/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Honor X5d Plus, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 52 points higher (88/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 30/100). 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 48/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100, Honor X5d Plus — 56/100; 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 X5d Plus (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X5d Plus (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X5d Plus (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X5d Plus (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5d Plus significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (68/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Honor X5d Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.7" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 5260 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $110 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X5d Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X5d Plus
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor X5d Plus
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Honor X5d Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Honor X5d Plus by 1001.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $980. Honor X5d Plus was $980 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X5d Plus (98/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X5d Plus (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X5d Plus (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X5d Plus (92/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X5d Plus significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (68/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Honor X5d Plus?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X5d Plus by 52 points (88/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Honor X5d Plus?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Honor X5d Plus — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Honor X5d Plus?
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 X5d Plus?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Honor X5d Plus?
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.