Honor Magic 8 Ultimate vs Honor X8b

Compare Honor Magic 8 Ultimate vs Honor X8b side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 6600mAh vs 4500mAh battery, $1299…

Honor

Honor X8b

$699

3categories 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 X8b, 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 X8b 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 X8b

Honor X8b 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 X8b: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Honor X8b
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Honor X8b
Screen size	6.81"	6.7"
Resolution	1280 x 2800Winner	1080 x 2412
Pixel density	—	394 ppi
Refresh rate	120 HzWinner	90 Hz
Peak brightness	5000 nitsWinner	2000 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Honor X8b
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Honor X8b
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2	Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
Process node	3 nm	—
AnTuTu score	—	315,000
Geekbench multi	—	1460
Maximum RAM	24 GB	—
Maximum storage	1TB	—

Camera

Camera comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Honor X8b
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Honor X8b
Main sensor	50 MP	—
Rear cameras	3	—
Optical zoom	3.7x	—
Ultrawide	50 MP	—
Selfie camera	50 MP	50 MP
Max video	—	1080p@30fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Honor X8b
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Honor X8b
Capacity	6,600 mAhWinner	4,500 mAh
Wired charging	100 WWinner	35 W
Wireless charging	66 WWinner	No

Design

Design comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Honor X8b
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Honor X8b
Weight	226 g	166 gWinner
Thickness	8.6 mm	6.8 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP68	IP53

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Honor X8b
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Honor X8b
Operating system	Android 16	13 (Upgradable to 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 X8b
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Honor X8b
5G	Yes	No
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$1,299	$699Winner