Honor Magic8 vs Infinix Smart 9 HD
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Infinix Smart 9 HD (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 31/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Smart 9 HD doesn't; the Infinix Smart 9 HD is noticeably lighter (188g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Infinix Smart 9 HD
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 205g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Infinix Smart 9 HD, the Honor Magic8 scores 57 points higher (88/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 HD (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 HD (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 HD (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 9 HD is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Infinix Smart 9 HD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 (Go edition), XOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 165.7×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Infinix Smart 9 HD
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Smart 9 HD
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Infinix Smart 9 HD
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Infinix Smart 9 HD
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In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 HD (85/100 vs 43/100).
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In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 HD (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 HD (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 9 HD is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Infinix Smart 9 HD?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 HD by 57 points (88/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Infinix Smart 9 HD?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Infinix Smart 9 HD — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Infinix Smart 9 HD?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Infinix Smart 9 HD?
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 Infinix Smart 9 HD is a better fit for everyday use.