Honor Magic8 vs Huawei Y9 (2018)
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Y9 (2018) (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 22/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y9 (2018) doesn't; the Huawei Y9 (2018) is noticeably lighter (170g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 58/100)
- Lighter: 170g vs 205g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei Y9 (2018), the Honor Magic8 scores 66 points higher (88/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (98/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (78/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei Y9 (2018) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 215 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 810 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 5.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 157.2×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 170 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- Main: 16MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- 5.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Y9 (2018)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (98/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (85/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (87/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (85/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (78/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Y9 (2018)?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) by 66 points (88/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Y9 (2018)?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei Y9 (2018) — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Y9 (2018)?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Y9 (2018)?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei Y9 (2018)?
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 Huawei Y9 (2018) is a better fit for everyday use.