Side-by-side technical data
Honor Magic8 vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max 5G
Comparison between Honor Magic8 and Honor Magic9 Pro Max 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor.
The verdict
Your pick: Honor Magic9 Pro Max 5G, ahead on Camera and Connectivity. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | Magic8 | Magic9 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.7 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.4 | 9.5 |
| Camera | 8.2 | 8.5 |
| Connectivity | 8.5 | 9.0 |
| Battery & charging | 9.8 | 9.9 |
Which one is for you?
Honor Magic8, if you care about…
- Weight
- 205 g
- against 233 g
- Body Thickness
- 8 mm
- against 8.6 mm
- Battery Type
- Si-Carbon Li-Ion
- against Li-Polymer
Honor Magic9 Pro Max 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,800 mAh
- against 7,000 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.3
- against Bluetooth 6.0
- Peak Display Brightness
- 10,000 nits
- against 6,000 nits
- Fast Charge Power
- 100 W
- against 90 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Magic8 | Magic9 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 2 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 840 | Qualcomm Adreno 850 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.6 GHz | 5.01 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1,000 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 4,028,332 | 5,522,833 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2×4.6 GHz and 6×3.62 GHz Oryon cores. | Octa-core: 2 × 5.01 GHz Prime, 3 × 4.03 GHz Performance, and 3 × 3.74 GHz Performance |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | — |
Design
| Specification | Magic8 | Magic9 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Gold, Green | Black, Silver, Grey, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm Best value | 8.6 mm |
| Body Width | 74 mm | 77 mm |
| Body Height | 157.1 mm | 161.6 mm |
| Weight | 205 g Best value | 233 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.6 % | 91.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 | IP68, IP69K |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Magic8 | Magic9 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 8,800 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 90 W | 100 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Wireless charging power | 80 W | 80 W |
Display
| Specification | Magic8 | Magic9 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 6,000 nits | 10,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.58″ | 6.8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,256 px | 1,320 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,760 px | 2,868 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 461 ppi | 464 ppi Best value |
| 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 | Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, NanoCrystal Shield, Giant Rhinoceros Glass, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, 4320Hz PWM, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, 12-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, Anti-reflective coating, Touchscreen |
| Display colors | — | 1B colors |
Sensors
| Specification | Magic8 | Magic9 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Magic8 | Magic9 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Cooling System, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Magic8 | Magic9 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 17 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Magic8 | Magic9 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby 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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n13, 5G NR n14, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n29, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83A, 5G NR n83B, 5G NR n84, 5G NR n89 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 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 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7/8, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, Auracast, ASHA | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, Auracast, ASHA |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-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 | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DisplayPort output, Computer Sync, DLNA, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Magic8 | Magic9 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5, Auracast, ASHA | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5, Auracast, ASHA, A2DP, LE, Cinematic-Grade Gun Microphone |
Technical
| Specification | Magic8 | Magic9 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | BKQ-AN80, BKQ-AN00 | — |
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