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 6s 4G Gen 2; launch prices were $625 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 48/100 (a 40-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 505,682); the Honor X8d is noticeably lighter (185g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Honor X8d
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 505682
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 484
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1558
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 36/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Honor X8d better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $625
- Better portability (73/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Honor X8d, the Honor Magic8 scores 40 points higher (88/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 36/100). 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 — 90/100, Honor X8d — 52/100; 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 X8d (98/100 vs 36/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Honor X8d | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 505682 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 484 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1558 | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X8d
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8d
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor X8d
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Honor X8d, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor X8d by 698.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $405. Honor X8d was $405 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (98/100 vs 36/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X8d?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X8d by 40 points (88/100 vs 48/100).
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 — 48/100.
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 36/100).
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.