Honor Magic8 vs Honor X40 GT
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor X40 GT (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 54/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Honor X40 GT
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Honor X40 GT better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 205g
- Overall rating 54/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Honor X40 GT, the Honor Magic8 scores 34 points higher (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor X40 GT are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Honor X40 GT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X40 GT
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X40 GT
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor X40 GT
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Honor X40 GT, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor X40 GT by 255.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X40 GT
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT (85/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor X40 GT are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X40 GT?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Honor X40 GT?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Honor X40 GT — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X40 GT?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X40 GT?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Honor X40 GT?
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 X40 GT is a better fit for active users.