Honor Magic8 vs Honor X7e Plus 4G
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor X7e Plus 4G (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685; launch prices were $625 and $179. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 44/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X7e Plus 4G has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 7000); 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 X7e Plus 4G
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1396
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Lighter: 205g vs 218g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Honor X7e Plus 4G better?
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 7000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $179 vs $625
- Overall rating 44/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Honor X7e Plus 4G, the Honor Magic8 scores 44 points higher (88/100 vs 44/100). 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 64/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Honor X7e Plus 4G — 54/100; 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 X7e Plus 4G (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X7e Plus 4G (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X7e Plus 4G (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor X7e Plus 4G (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Honor X7e Plus 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.9" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1592 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1020 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 168.3×78.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $179 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X7e Plus 4G
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X7e Plus 4G
- 6.9" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1592
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor X7e Plus 4G
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Honor X7e Plus 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor X7e Plus 4G by 747.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $446. Honor X7e Plus 4G was $446 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X7e Plus 4G (98/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X7e Plus 4G (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X7e Plus 4G (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor X7e Plus 4G (85/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X7e Plus 4G?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X7e Plus 4G by 44 points (88/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Honor X7e Plus 4G?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Honor X7e Plus 4G — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X7e Plus 4G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X7e Plus 4G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Honor X7e Plus 4G?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.