Honor Magic8 vs Honor X7
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor X7 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G; launch prices were $625 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 31/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 424,216).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Honor X7
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Honor X7 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $625
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Honor X7, the Honor Magic8 scores 57 points higher (88/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Honor X7 — 22/100; 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 X7 (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor X7 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Honor X7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 61 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 167.6×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X7
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X7
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor X7
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Honor X7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor X7 by 851.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $425. Honor X7 was $425 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (87/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor X7 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X7?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X7 by 57 points (88/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Honor X7?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Honor X7 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X7?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X7?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Honor X7?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.