Honor Magic8 vs Infinix Smart 9
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Infinix Smart 9 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 32/100 (a 56-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 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 358,383); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Smart 9 doesn't; the Infinix Smart 9 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Infinix Smart 9
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 205g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Infinix Smart 9, the Honor Magic8 scores 56 points higher (88/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 30/100). 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 "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 9 is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Infinix Smart 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 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 / 128GB | |
| 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
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Smart 9
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Infinix Smart 9
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Infinix Smart 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Infinix Smart 9 by 1026.6% in our overall performance rating.
Infinix Smart 9
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 (98/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 9 is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Infinix Smart 9?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 by 56 points (88/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Infinix Smart 9?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Infinix Smart 9 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Infinix Smart 9?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Infinix Smart 9?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Infinix Smart 9?
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 is a better fit for everyday use.