Honor Magic8 vs Honor Magic9
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 88/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 4,037,547).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Honor Magic9
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 205g vs 209g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 4037547
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 98/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Honor Magic9, the Honor Magic9 scores 4 points higher (92/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 87/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (100/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Honor Magic9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 4288382 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.4" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1236x2664 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 55 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 10000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Honor Magic9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Honor Magic8 by 5.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (100/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 edges out the Honor Magic8 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Honor Magic9 — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 87/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Honor Magic9?
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 Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.