Honor Magic8 vs Honor X7d
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor X7d (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 685; launch prices were $625 and $189. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 43/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 476,175).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Honor X7d
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 35W
- Lighter: 205g vs 208g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Honor X7d better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $625
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Honor X7d, the Honor Magic8 scores 45 points higher (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Honor X7d — 50/100; 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 X7d (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X7d (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X7d (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor X7d (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor X7d are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Honor X7d | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1610 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 35W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 166.9×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $189 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X7d
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X7d
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor X7d
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Honor X7d, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor X7d by 747.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $436. Honor X7d was $436 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X7d (98/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X7d (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X7d (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor X7d (85/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor X7d are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X7d?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X7d by 45 points (88/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Honor X7d?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Honor X7d — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X7d?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X7d?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Honor X7d?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.