Honor Magic8 vs Honor X80i
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor X80i (2026) runs on the Dimensity 6500 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 54/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Honor X80i
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Honor X80i better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 205g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Honor X80i, the Honor Magic8 scores 34 points higher (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor X80i (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (75/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Honor X80i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 6500 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1200x2600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 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 | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X80i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor X80i (85/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (75/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X80i?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X80i by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Honor X80i?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Honor X80i — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X80i?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Honor X80i?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.