Side-by-side technical data
Honor Magic8 vs Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Comparison between Honor Magic8 and Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is the choice for more performance headroom, camera hardware and charging speed: 24 GB of RAM, a 1/1.3″ main sensor and 120 W make the difference. Honor Magic8 suits buyers who value a more manageable phone, at 205 g and 8 mm versus 239 g and 8.5 mm. Both have an overall NeoScore of 8.9, so the choice rests on the advantage that matters most.
The RSR Porsche Design leads performance with 24 GB of RAM versus 16 GB and UFS 4.1 versus UFS 4.0. It also brings USB 3.2 Gen 1 instead of USB 2.0 and Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM instead of Dual Nano-SIM. Its main camera uses a 1/1.3″ sensor with 1.2 µm pixels, ahead of Magic8's 1/1.56″ and 1 µm; its f/1.6 aperture also beats f/1.9. The telephoto adds 200 MP and 3.7 x optical zoom versus 64 MP and 3 x.
The RSR Porsche Design charges at 120 W versus 90 W for Magic8, while both support 80 W wireless charging and 59 h per cycle on the European energy label. Magic8 keeps practical advantages: 205 g and 8 mm are less than 239 g and 8.5 mm. Both displays use LTPO OLED, reach 120 Hz and list 6,000 nits; connectivity is balanced, with eSIM and faster USB on the RSR against Magic8's extra navigation system and broader Bluetooth profiles.
Honor Magic8
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is better for performance and cameras, with 24 GB of RAM and a 1/1.3″ main sensor.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Honor Magic8 is the better buy for buyers who prioritize a lighter, thinner phone: 205 g and 8 mm versus 239 g and 8.5 mm.
The verdict
Your pick: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design, ahead on Performance & hardware and Camera. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | Magic8 | Magic8 RSR Porsche Design |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.7 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.4 | 9.8 |
| Camera | 8.2 | 8.5 |
| Connectivity | 8.5 | 8.2 |
| Battery & charging | 9.8 | 9.9 |
Which one is for you?
Honor Magic8, if you care about…
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against DDR5
- Weight
- 205 g
- against 239 g
- Body Thickness
- 8 mm
- against 8.5 mm
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, Auracast, ASHA
- against A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5.0
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 24 GB
- against 16 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 120 W
- against 90 W
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM
- against Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- USB Version
- USB 3.2 Gen 1
- against USB 2.0
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Magic8 | Magic8 RSR Porsche Design |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 840 | Qualcomm Adreno 840 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1,000 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 4,028,332 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 3,234 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 10,059 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2×4.6 GHz and 6×3.62 GHz Oryon cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2 cores at 4.6 GHz and 6 cores at 3.62 GHz, using Oryon V3 Phoenix L and M cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 24 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Best value | DDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | — |
Design
| Specification | Magic8 | Magic8 RSR Porsche Design |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Gold, Green | Purple, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 74 mm | 75 mm |
| Body Height | 157.1 mm | 161.2 mm |
| Weight | 205 g Best value | 239 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.6 % Best value | 89.6 % |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 | IP68, IP69K |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | B |
Battery
| Specification | Magic8 | Magic8 RSR Porsche Design |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 7,200 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 90 W | 120 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 59 h |
| Wireless charging power | 80 W | 80 W |
Display
| Specification | Magic8 | Magic8 RSR Porsche Design |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 6,000 nits | 6,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.58″ | 6.71″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,256 px | 1,256 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,760 px | 2,808 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 461 ppi Best value | 458 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 4320Hz PWM, Variable Refresh Rate, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, One Billion Colors, Dolby Vision, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification | LTPO, OLED, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, Always-On Display, Touchscreen, 4320Hz PWM, Honor Jurh Glass |
Sensors
| Specification | Magic8 | Magic8 RSR Porsche Design |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Magic8 | Magic8 RSR Porsche Design |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, 3D face recognition |
Software
| Specification | Magic8 | Magic8 RSR Porsche Design |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Magic8 | Magic8 RSR Porsche Design |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, CDMA2000, LTE, 4G, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, Auracast, ASHA Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5.0 |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | Satellite Connectivity, Infrared, NFC, DisplayPort output, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C | Satellite Connectivity, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DisplayPort output, USB 3.2 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 Best value |
| Max. download speed | — | 12,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Magic8 | Magic8 RSR Porsche Design |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5, Auracast, ASHA | Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | Magic8 | Magic8 RSR Porsche Design |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | BKQ-AN80, BKQ-AN00 | BKQ-AN20 |
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