Honor Magic8 vs Honor Magic9: Which One Should You Buy?
Honor Magic9 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 90.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Honor Magic8
Honor Magic9
Honor Magic9 wins 3 of 7 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score
- Speedfrom specsHonor Magic99698
- Camerafrom specsHonor Magic982100
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieTie100100
- Batteryfrom specsHonor Magic810094
- Displayfrom specsHonor Magic89484
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityTie100100
- Valuefrom specsHonor Magic97983
- Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery8,000 mAh vs 7,000 mAh
- Honor Magic8 charges faster100W vs 80W
- Honor Magic9 has a sharper main camera200 MP vs 50 MP
- Honor Magic8 has the bigger screen6.58" vs 6.37"
- Honor Magic8 is lighter199 g vs 209 g
- Honor Magic9 launched cheaper$745 vs $850
- Honor Magic9 has a sharper selfie camera55 MP vs 50 MP
- Honor Magic9 has more RAM16 GB vs 12 GB
- Honor Magic8 is better protected from water and dustIP69 vs IP68
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Honor Magic9 wins — BeastScore 90.0/100
The Honor Magic9 is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (8,000 mAh vs 7,000 mAh) and sharper main camera (200 MP vs 50 MP). The Honor Magic8 is worth a look if you prefer its faster charging (100W vs 80W).
Faster wired charging: 100W vs 80W · Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens)
Larger battery: 8,000 mAh vs 7,000 mAh · Higher-resolution main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
Common questions
Which is better: Honor Magic8 or Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (8,000 mAh vs 7,000 mAh) and sharper main camera (200 MP vs 50 MP). The Honor Magic8 is worth a look if you prefer its faster charging (100W vs 80W). BeastScore: Honor Magic8 90.0/100, Honor Magic9 90.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Honor Magic8 and Honor Magic9?
Honor Magic8 has a 6.58-inch display and 7000 mAh battery. Honor Magic9 has a 6.37-inch display and 8000 mAh battery.
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