Honor Magic8 vs Honor X9d
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor X9d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4; launch prices were $625 and $330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 60/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9d has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 977,304).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Honor X9d
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 977304
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3148
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Honor X9d better?
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 7000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $625
- Better portability (65/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Honor X9d, the Honor Magic8 scores 28 points higher (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Honor X9d — 56/100; 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 X9d (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor X9d are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor X9d (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9d is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Honor X9d | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 977304 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3148 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2640x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8300 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $330 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X9d
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9d
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor X9d
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Honor X9d, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Honor X9d by 313.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $295. Honor X9d was $295 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (98/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Honor X9d are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Honor X9d (85/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9d is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X9d?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Honor X9d by 28 points (88/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Honor X9d?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Honor X9d — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X9d?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Honor X9d?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Honor X9d?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.