Honor Magic8 vs Honor X9a
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor X9a (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G; estimated prices are $625 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 52/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 592,015); the Honor X9a is noticeably lighter (175g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Honor X9a
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 205g
- Cheaper: $350 vs $625
- Better portability (75/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Honor X9a, the Honor Magic8 scores 36 points higher (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (98/100 vs 46/100). 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 X9a (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (75/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Honor X9a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 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 12, Magic UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 175 g | |
| Price | $625 | $350 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X9a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9a
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor X9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Honor X9a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor X9a by 582.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $275. Honor X9a is cheaper by $275.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (98/100 vs 46/100).
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 X9a (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X9a (85/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9a notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (75/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X9a?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X9a by 36 points (88/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Honor X9a?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Honor X9a — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X9a?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X9a?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Honor X9a?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Honor X9a is a better fit for everyday use.