Honor Magic8 vs Redmi Note 9S
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $625 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 39/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 517,460); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Redmi Note 9S
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 210g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $625
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi Note 9S, the Honor Magic8 scores 49 points higher (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Redmi Note 9S — 38/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi Note 9S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi Note 9S by 680.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $425. Redmi Note 9S was $425 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (85/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 49 points (88/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi Note 9S?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi Note 9S?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.