Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Honor X8
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G; launch prices were $1090 and $260. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 38/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 424,216); the Honor X8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Honor X8
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Honor X8 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $1090
- Better portability (78/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Honor X8, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 50 points higher (88/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100, Honor X8 — 24/100; 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 X8 (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (78/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Honor X8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2, Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 177 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $260 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Honor X8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Honor X8 by 831.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $830. Honor X8 was $830 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (92/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (78/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Honor X8?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X8 by 50 points (88/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Honor X8?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Honor X8 — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Honor X8?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Honor X8?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Honor X8?
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.