Honor Magic 8 Pro vs Honor X5b
Compare Honor Magic 8 Pro vs Honor X5b side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs MediaTek Helio G36, 6200mAh vs 5200mAh battery, $1099 vs $699. Full…
Honor
Magic 8 Pro
$1,099
10categories won
Honor
Honor X5b
$699
3categories won
13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Honor Magic 8 Pro takes the overall win
The Honor Magic 8 Pro claims the overall win over the Honor X5b, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Magic 8 Pro leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the Magic 8 Pro. Choose the Magic 8 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Honor X5b if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Magic 8 Pro wins on endurance with 6,200 mAh and 100W fast charging.
Magic 8 Pro leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
Magic 8 Pro wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 2.5x dedicated optical zoom.
Honor X5b wins on budget and value at $699 compared to $1099.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Magic 8 Pro vs Honor X5b: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Magic 8 Pro | Honor X5b |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8" | 6.56" |
| Resolution | 1280 x 2800Winner | 720 x 1612 |
| Pixel density | 453 ppiWinner | 269 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 HzWinner | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 5000 nitsWinner | 530 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Magic 8 Pro | Honor X5b |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G36 |
| Process node | 3 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 3,050,000Winner | 150,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 10380Winner | 890 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | — |
Camera
| Specification | Magic 8 Pro | Honor X5b |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 3 | — |
| Optical zoom | 2.5x | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 5 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Magic 8 Pro | Honor X5b |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,200 mAhWinner | 5,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 WWinner | 10 W |
| Wireless charging | 80 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | Magic 8 Pro | Honor X5b |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 223 g | 192 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.4 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68/IP69 | IP52 |
| Build | Honor NanoCrystal Shield front glass, aerospace aluminum frame, micro-curved velvet matte glass rear | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Magic 8 Pro | Honor X5b |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16 (MagicOS 9.0) | 14, MagicOS 8.0 |
| OS updates | 5 years | — |
| Security updates | 5 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Magic 8 Pro | Honor X5b |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Storage expansion | None | microSD |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $1,099 | $699Winner |
Honor Magic 8 Pro
Armed with a cutting-edge 6,200 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, a 200MP periscope telephoto sensor, bank-grade 3D Face Unlock, and a 4320Hz eye-comfort display, the Honor Magic 8 Pro is a flagship tour-de-force.
- Display
- 6.8"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,200mAh
Honor X5b
Honor X5b delivers an essential smartphone experience on Android 14, boasting a 5200mAh battery, 90Hz eye-comfort display, side fingerprint sensor, and microSD card expansion.
- Display
- 6.56"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Helio G36
- Battery
- 5,200mAh
- Software
- 14, MagicOS 8.0
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