Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Honor X9b
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor X9b (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 55/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 737,054); the Honor X9b is noticeably lighter (185g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Honor X9b
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 35W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Honor X9b better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 239g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Honor X9b, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 33 points higher (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 52/100). 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 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Honor X9b are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9b significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (68/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Honor X9b | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 737054 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2700 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 1220x2652 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 35W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 163.6×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X9b
- 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 X9b
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor X9b
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Honor X9b, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Honor X9b by 435.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor X9b
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Honor X9b are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (92/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9b significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (68/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Honor X9b?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X9b by 33 points (88/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Honor X9b?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Honor X9b — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Honor X9b?
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 X9b?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Honor X9b?
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.