Honor Magic8 vs Honor X7e
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor X7e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra; launch prices were $625 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 40/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X7e has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Honor X7e
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor X7e better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Lighter: 200g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $625
- Overall rating 40/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Honor X7e, the Honor Magic8 scores 48 points higher (88/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 62/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Honor X7e — 40/100; 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 (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor X7e (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X7e (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor X7e (85/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Honor X7e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.6" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1010 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.9×75.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X7e
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X7e
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor X7e
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Honor X7e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor X7e by 1025.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $425. Honor X7e was $425 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X7e (98/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor X7e (85/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X7e (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor X7e (85/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X7e?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X7e by 48 points (88/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Honor X7e?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Honor X7e — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X7e?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X7e?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Honor X7e?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.