Honor Magic8 vs Sharp Aquos Sense9
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 59/100 (a 29-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 798,429); the Sharp Aquos Sense9 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Sharp Aquos Sense9
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 36W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos Sense9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 166g vs 205g
- Better display (92/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Sharp Aquos Sense9, the Honor Magic8 scores 29 points higher (88/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Sharp Aquos Sense9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 798429 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2687 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.1" LTPO IGZO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 36W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 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 | 149.0×73.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 166 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Sharp Aquos Sense9
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sharp Aquos Sense9
- 6.1" LTPO IGZO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Sharp Aquos Sense9
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 36W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Sharp Aquos Sense9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Sharp Aquos Sense9 by 405.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sharp Aquos Sense9
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (98/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (87/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (85/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Sharp Aquos Sense9?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense9 by 29 points (88/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Sharp Aquos Sense9?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Sharp Aquos Sense9?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Sharp Aquos Sense9?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Sharp Aquos Sense9?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.