Honor Magic8 vs Honor X6
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor X6 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25; launch prices were $625 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 29/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 163,723); the Honor X6 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Honor X6
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 163723
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 185
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 521
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Honor X6 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $625
- Better portability (60/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Honor X6, the Honor Magic8 scores 59 points higher (88/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Honor X6 — 34/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (98/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor X6 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X6 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Honor X6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G25 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 163723 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 185 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 521 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB | |
| 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 | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $140 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X6
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor X6
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Honor X6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor X6 by 2366.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $485. Honor X6 was $485 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (98/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor X6 (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X6 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X6?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X6 by 59 points (88/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Honor X6?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Honor X6 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X6?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X6?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Honor X6?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.