Honor Magic8 vs Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $625 and $1090. Both devices score the same overall rating of 88/100. Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 3,950,082); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 3950082
- Lighter: 205g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $1090
- Better portability (56/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
The Honor Magic8 and the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design received the same MobileRank rating — 88/100. Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 98/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (56/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1256x2808 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $1090 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design by 2.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $465. Honor Magic8 was $465 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 98/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (56/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
Both devices scored 88/100. They are identical on performance — 98/100 for both. The clearest difference is portability: better on the Honor Magic8 (56/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 88/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. 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.