Honor Magic8 vs OnePlus 9R
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus 9R (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 54/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,032,318); the OnePlus 9R is noticeably lighter (189g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
OnePlus 9R
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1032318
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes OnePlus 9R better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 205g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the OnePlus 9R, the Honor Magic8 scores 34 points higher (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9R is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | OnePlus 9R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1032318 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.5" Fluid AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 161.0×74.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus 9R
- Main: 48MP
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 9R
- 6.5" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus 9R
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and OnePlus 9R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads OnePlus 9R by 291.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus 9R
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R (98/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R (85/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9R is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus 9R?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the OnePlus 9R?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the OnePlus 9R — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus 9R?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus 9R?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the OnePlus 9R?
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 OnePlus 9R is a better fit for active users.