Honor Magic8 vs Infinix Note 40S
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Infinix Note 40S (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 50/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Infinix Note 40S is noticeably lighter (176g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Infinix Note 40S
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 760
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1890
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 20W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Infinix Note 40S better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 205g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Infinix Note 40S, the Honor Magic8 scores 38 points higher (88/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (98/100 vs 38/100). 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 Infinix Note 40S (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 40S notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (76/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Infinix Note 40S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 760 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1890 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, XOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 164.1×74.6×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 176 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Infinix Note 40S
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Note 40S
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Infinix Note 40S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 20W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Note 40S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (98/100 vs 38/100).
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 Infinix Note 40S (87/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (85/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 40S notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (76/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Infinix Note 40S?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S by 38 points (88/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Infinix Note 40S?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Infinix Note 40S — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Infinix Note 40S?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Infinix Note 40S?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Infinix Note 40S?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.