Honor Magic8 vs Redmi Note 9 Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 9 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $625 and $270. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 41/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 514,398).
Honor Magic8
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5020 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 209g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 45/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 30/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $270 vs $625
- Overall rating 41/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi Note 9 Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 47 points higher (88/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (88/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (88/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi Note 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $270 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 5020 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi Note 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi Note 9 Pro by 684.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $355. Redmi Note 9 Pro was $355 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (85/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (88/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro by 47 points (88/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi Note 9 Pro — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi Note 9 Pro?
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 Redmi Note 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.