Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Honor X9a
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 52/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 592,015); the Honor X9a is noticeably lighter (175g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Honor X9a
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Honor X9a better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 239g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Honor X9a, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 36 points higher (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 46/100). 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 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (98/100 vs 46/100). 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 X9a (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (75/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Honor X9a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 40W | |
| 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 / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X9a
- 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 X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Honor X9a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Honor X9a by 567.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor X9a
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (98/100 vs 46/100).
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 X9a (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (92/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (75/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Honor X9a?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X9a by 36 points (88/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Honor X9a?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Honor X9a — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Honor X9a?
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 X9a?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Honor X9a?
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.