Honor Magic8 vs Honor X8d
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor X8d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685; launch prices were $625 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 47/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 467,392); the Honor X8d is noticeably lighter (185g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Honor X8d
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $625
- Better portability (73/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Honor X8d, the Honor Magic8 scores 41 points higher (88/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Honor X8d — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8d notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (73/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Honor X8d | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 467392 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 162.9×76.3×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $220 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X8d
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8d
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor X8d
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Honor X8d, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor X8d by 763.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $405. Honor X8d was $405 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (98/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (85/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8d notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (73/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X8d?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X8d by 41 points (88/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Honor X8d?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Honor X8d — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X8d?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X8d?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Honor X8d?
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 X8d is a better fit for everyday use.