Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Honor X9
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor X9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 42/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4800); 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 X9 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Honor X9
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 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Honor X9 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 239g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Honor X9, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 46 points higher (88/100 vs 42/100). 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 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (64/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Honor X9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 166.1×75.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X9
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor X9
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Honor X9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Honor X9 by 831.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor X9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (85/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (92/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (64/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Honor X9?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X9 by 46 points (88/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Honor X9?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Honor X9 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Honor X9?
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 X9?
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 X9?
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.