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Honor Magic8 Lite vs Honor X9c

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HonorMagic8 LiteHonorX9c
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2026November 2024
Display
Screen size6.79″6.78″
Resolution2640 × 12002700 × 1224
Sharpness427 pixels per inch437 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness6,000 nits4,000 nits
Display typeAMOLED; 1.07 billion colours; 100% DCI-P3Curved AMOLED, 1.07 billion colours and 19.85:9 aspect ratio
Brightness detail800 nits typical, 1,800 nits high-brightness mode and 6,000 nits peak HDR (Honor laboratory conditions)4,000 nits in the maker's corresponding full-screen video test
Always-on display–Supported
Screen protectionAluminosilicate glass; SGS 5-star comprehensive reliability certification, including drops up to 2.5 m under test conditions–
Display features3840 Hz PWM dimming in low brightness; Circadian Night Display; Dynamic Dimming; rain and glove touch supportDCI-P3, 3,840 Hz PWM dimming, dynamic dimming, Circadian Night Display and full-definition video enhancement
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 6 Gen 4Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Memory8 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage512 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPUOcta-core; 1 × Cortex-A720 at 2.3 GHz, 3 × Cortex-A720 at 2.2 GHz and 4 × Cortex-A520 at 1.8 GHzFour Cortex-A78 cores at 2.2 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz
GPUAdreno A810Adreno A710, as named in the maker's global specification
Storage type–Global and Irish maker pages list 8 GB/256 GB, 12 GB/256 GB and 12 GB/512 GB; availability varies by market
Cameras
Main camera108 MP108 MP
Ultra wide camera5 MP5 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP16 MP
Main camera108 MP, ƒ/1.75, 1/1.67-inch sensor; OIS108 MP, f/1.75, 1/1.67-inch sensor, OIS plus EIS and 9-in-1 binning to equivalent 1.92 µm pixels
Ultra wide camera5 MP, ƒ/2.25 MP and f/2.2
Front camera16 MP, ƒ/2.4516 MP and f/2.45
ZoomUp to 10× digital zoomUp to 10× digital zoom; maker describes 3× sensor cropping as lossless, not optical telephoto zoom
Video recordingUp to 4K (3840 × 2160)Up to 4K 3840×2160
Front videoUp to 1080p (2520 × 1080)Up to 1080p; maker also lists maximum 2520×1080 video resolution
Camera featuresMoving Photo, Night, Portrait, Pro, Panorama, time-lapse, high-resolution and slow-motion modes; LED flashMotion-sensing capture, moving photos, AI photography, aperture, night, portrait, pro, panorama, HDR, filters, time-lapse, high-resolution, slow-motion, multi-video and document scanning modes
Battery and charging
Battery7,500 mAh6,600 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 23.8 hoursUp to 25.8 hours
Wired chargingUp to 66 WUp to 66 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailSilicon-carbon battery; 7,330 mAh rated capacity; EU label class B, 68 hours endurance per cycle and 1,200 cycles; manufacturer's online-video playback test gives 23.8 hoursSilicon-carbon lithium-polymer battery, 6,600 mAh typical and 6,500 mAh rated; maker claims 25.8 hours online video and 48.4 hours online music playback
Wired charging66 W HONOR SuperCharge requires compatible Honor charger and cable; charger sold separately66 W HONOR SuperCharge, 20 V/3.3 A; Turbo charging mode and multi-point battery monitoring
Charges other devicesUp to 7.5 W wired reverse charging over USB-C OTG–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight189 g189 g
Thickness7.76 mm7.98 mm
Height × width161.9 × 76.1 mm162.8 × 75.5 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP65
ColoursReddish Brown, Forest Green and Midnight BlackTitanium Purple, Titanium Black and Jade Cyan; regional availability varies
Water resistance detailIP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K; IP68 immersion test to 1.5 m for 30 minutesMaker IP65M rating, testing with the device moving as explained by HardwareZone; three-layer structure protects against 360° spray
BiometricsFingerprint sensor and face recognitionUnder-display fingerprint reader, reported by Lowyat and 91mobiles, and 2D face recognition
SensorsGravity sensor, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, compass, acceleration sensor, ambient light sensor and proximity sensorGravity, fingerprint, compass, ambient light and ultrasonic proximity sensors
SpeakersStereo speakers; HONOR Sound 7.3Dual stereo speakers with a 300% volume mode
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMagicOS 9.0 based on Android 15Global MagicOS 8.0 based on Android 14; 91mobiles' later Indian unit ships with MagicOS 9 based on Android 15
Software updatesAt least 5 years of security, corrective and functionality updates guaranteed in the EU product information sheet–
AI featuresAI Eraser, AI Cutout and AI OutpaintingMagic Portal, Magic Capsule, AI Eraser, AI camera processing and AI power saving; software and regional availability vary
Safety features–Maker-tested drops from 2 m onto smooth granite; coated battery and power management tested for standby, calls, contacts and messages at −30°C to 55°C, not an unrestricted operating guarantee
In the boxPhone, quick start guide, USB-C cable, SIM eject pin, warranty card and fitted screen protector; no chargerGlobal maker list includes phone, SuperCharge adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, quick-start guide, TPU case, protective film and warranty card; market contents vary
Connectivity
Mobile network5G NR, 4G LTE FDD/TDD, 3G WCDMA and 2G GSM5G NR, LTE, WCDMA and GSM
SIMNano-SIM plus nano-SIM or eSIMDual nano-SIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz; 80 MHz bandwidth; Wi-Fi Direct and hotspotWi-Fi 5, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz, hotspot and Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2; BLE, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD and aptX AdaptiveBluetooth 5.1
NFCNFC–
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0; USB-C digital audioUSB-C, USB 2.0 and OTG
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and GalileoGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo; network and Wi-Fi positioning

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