Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Honor X70 Refresh Edition
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4; launch prices were $1090 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 59/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 7200); the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 975,254); the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is noticeably lighter (193g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
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
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 87/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Honor X70 Refresh Edition better?
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 7200 mAh
- Lighter: 193g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $1090
- Better portability (65/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Honor X70 Refresh Edition, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 29 points higher (88/100 vs 59/100). 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 30/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100, Honor X70 Refresh Edition — 72/100; 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 X70 Refresh Edition (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Honor X70 Refresh Edition are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (92/100 vs 87/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (65/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Honor X70 Refresh Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 975254 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3148 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 1200x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 8300 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 80W | |
| 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 / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $230 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Honor X70 Refresh Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Honor X70 Refresh Edition by 305.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $860. Honor X70 Refresh Edition was $860 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (98/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Honor X70 Refresh Edition are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (92/100 vs 87/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (65/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition by 29 points (88/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
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 X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
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. The Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a better fit for those who care about battery life.