Honor Magic8 vs Sharp Aquos R9
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3; launch prices were $625 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 68/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,660,924).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Sharp Aquos R9
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1660924
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1860
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5045
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $625
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Sharp Aquos R9, the Honor Magic8 scores 20 points higher (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Sharp Aquos R9 — 50/100; 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 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (98/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Sharp Aquos R9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1660924 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1860 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5045 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Sharp Aquos R9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Sharp Aquos R9 by 143.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $26. Sharp Aquos R9 was $26 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (98/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (87/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 by 20 points (88/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Sharp Aquos R9?
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 Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users.