Honor Magic8 vs Honor X9c
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor X9c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1; launch prices were $625 and $280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 56/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 736,675).
Honor Magic8
Honor X9c
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 736675
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 935
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2719
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $280 vs $625
- Better portability (62/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Honor X9c, the Honor Magic8 scores 32 points higher (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Honor X9c — 58/100; 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 X9c (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor X9c are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor X9c (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Honor X9c | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 736675 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 935 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2719 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1224x2700 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6600 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 66W | |
| 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 | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 162.8×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $280 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X9c
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9c
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor X9c
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Honor X9c, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor X9c by 448.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $345. Honor X9c was $345 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor X9c are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor X9c (85/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X9c?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X9c by 32 points (88/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Honor X9c?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Honor X9c — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X9c?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X9c?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Honor X9c?
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 X9c is a better fit for everyday use.