Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Huawei Pura X Max
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro; launch prices were $1090 and $1520. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 70/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5300); the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,107,301); the Huawei Pura X Max is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Huawei Pura X Max
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2107301
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $1090 vs $1520
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Lighter: 229g vs 239g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Huawei Pura X Max, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 18 points higher (88/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100, Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100; 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (98/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (58/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Huawei Pura X Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 2107301 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 5300 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP58/IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $1520 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Huawei Pura X Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Huawei Pura X Max by 87.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $430. Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design was $430 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (98/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (87/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (92/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (58/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura X Max — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei Pura X Max — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Huawei Pura X Max?
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. The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.