Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Honor X9c Smart
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor X9c Smart (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 51/100 (a 37-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 668,462); the Honor X9c Smart is noticeably lighter (193g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Honor X9c Smart
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 668462
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 969
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2321
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 35W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Honor X9c Smart better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 239g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Honor X9c Smart, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 37 points higher (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 49/100). 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 X9c Smart (98/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c Smart significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (64/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Honor X9c Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 668462 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 969 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2321 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.8" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 1080x2412 | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 166.0×75.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X9c Smart
- 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 X9c Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor X9c Smart
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Honor X9c Smart, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Honor X9c Smart by 490.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor X9c Smart
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (98/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (85/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (92/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c Smart 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 X9c Smart?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart by 37 points (88/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Honor X9c Smart?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Honor X9c Smart — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Honor X9c Smart?
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 X9c Smart?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Honor X9c Smart?
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.