Honor Magic 8 Ultimate vs Honor X5b

Compare Honor Magic 8 Ultimate vs Honor X5b side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 vs MediaTek Helio G36, 6600mAh vs 5200mAh battery, $1299 vs $699…

Honor

Honor X5b

$699

2categories won

1 categories tied · 10 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Honor Magic 8 Ultimate takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Honor Magic 8 Ultimate claims the overall win over the Honor X5b, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Magic 8 Ultimate leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the Magic 8 Ultimate. Choose the Magic 8 Ultimate if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Honor X5b if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryMagic 8 Ultimate

Magic 8 Ultimate wins on endurance with 6,600 mAh and 100W fast charging.

🎮 GamingMagic 8 Ultimate

Magic 8 Ultimate leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.

📸 CameraMagic 8 Ultimate

Magic 8 Ultimate wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3.7x dedicated optical zoom.

🏷️ ValueHonor X5b

Honor X5b wins on budget and value at $699 compared to $1299.

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 Ultimate vs Honor X5b: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Honor X5b
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Honor X5b
Screen size	6.81"	6.56"
Resolution	1280 x 2800Winner	720 x 1612
Pixel density	—	269 ppi
Refresh rate	120 HzWinner	90 Hz
Peak brightness	5000 nitsWinner	530 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Honor X5b
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Honor X5b
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2	MediaTek Helio G36
Process node	3 nm	—
AnTuTu score	—	150,000
Geekbench multi	—	890
Maximum RAM	24 GB	—
Maximum storage	1TB	—

Camera

Camera comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Honor X5b
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Honor X5b
Main sensor	50 MP	—
Rear cameras	3	—
Optical zoom	3.7x	—
Ultrawide	50 MP	—
Selfie camera	50 MPWinner	5 MP
Max video	—	1080p@30fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Honor X5b
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Honor X5b
Capacity	6,600 mAhWinner	5,200 mAh
Wired charging	100 WWinner	10 W
Wireless charging	66 WWinner	No

Design

Design comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Honor X5b
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Honor X5b
Weight	226 g	192 gWinner
Thickness	8.6 mm	8.4 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP52

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Honor X5b
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Honor X5b
Operating system	Android 16	14, MagicOS 8.0
OS updates	5 years	—
Security updates	5 years	—

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Honor X5b
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Honor X5b
5G	Yes	No
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Storage expansion	None	microSD
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$1,299	$699Winner