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 MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 32/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 205g).

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X80i by 54 points (86/100 vs 32/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Performance 93
Display 100
Camera 84
Battery 82
Design 43
Value for money 67
Honor X80i
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 56
Design 68
Value for money 55
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (84/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better value for money (67/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Honor X80i better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 205g

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Honor X80i, the Honor Magic8 scores 54 points higher (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (82/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor X80i (82/100 vs 56/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).

Honor Magic8: The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Honor X80i: The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic8 Honor X80i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite
AnTuTu 4037547
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
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, MagicOS 10
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
Price $625
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
84
camera
Honor X80i
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
  • 6.6" Dynamic OLED
  • Resolution: 2760x1256
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Honor X80i
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 80W
82
battery
Honor X80i
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic8
$625
Honor X80i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (93/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (84/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor X80i (82/100 vs 56/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (68/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X80i?

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X80i by 54 points (86/100 vs 32/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Honor X80i?

The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Honor X80i — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X80i?

The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X80i?

The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 0/100).

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. The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use.