Honor Magic8 vs Honor X80 Pro Max
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor X80 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5; launch prices were $625 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 61/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,012,134).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Honor X80 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1012134
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3481
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Honor X80 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $625
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Honor X80 Pro Max, the Honor Magic8 scores 27 points higher (88/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Honor X80 Pro Max — 60/100; 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 X80 Pro Max (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor X80 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X80 Pro Max (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Honor X80 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1012134 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1099 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3481 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2788x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 11000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Launch price | $625 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X80 Pro Max
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2788x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor X80 Pro Max
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Honor X80 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor X80 Pro Max by 298.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $325. Honor X80 Pro Max was $325 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X80 Pro Max (98/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor X80 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X80 Pro Max (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X80 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X80 Pro Max by 27 points (88/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Honor X80 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Honor X80 Pro Max — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X80 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X80 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Honor X80 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Honor X80 Pro Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life.