Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Honor X8d
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor X8d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2; launch prices were $1090 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 48/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 505,682); the Honor X8d is noticeably lighter (185g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Honor X8d
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 505682
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 484
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1558
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 36/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Honor X8d better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $1090
- Better portability (73/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Honor X8d, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 40 points higher (88/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100, Honor X8d — 52/100; 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 X8d (98/100 vs 36/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (73/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Honor X8d | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 505682 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 484 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1558 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 162.9×76.3×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $220 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X8d
- Main: 108MP 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 X8d
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor X8d
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Honor X8d, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Honor X8d by 681.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $870. Honor X8d was $870 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (98/100 vs 36/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (92/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (73/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Honor X8d?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X8d by 40 points (88/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Honor X8d?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Honor X8d — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Honor X8d?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Honor X8d?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Honor X8d?
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.