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Honor Magic8 Lite vs Honor X9d

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HonorMagic8 LiteHonorX9d
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2026October 2025
Display
Screen size6.79″6.79″
Resolution2640 × 12002640 × 1200
Sharpness427 pixels per inch427 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness6,000 nits6,000 nits
Display typeAMOLED; 1.07 billion colours; 100% DCI-P3Global 8,300 mAh model; 6.79-inch flat AMOLED, 2640 × 1200
Brightness detail800 nits typical, 1,800 nits high-brightness mode and 6,000 nits peak HDR (Honor laboratory conditions)800 nits typical, 1,800 nits HBM, 6,000 nits peak with corresponding full-screen video (Honor laboratory claim)
Screen protectionAluminosilicate glass; SGS 5-star comprehensive reliability certification, including drops up to 2.5 m under test conditionsAluminosilicate glass
Display features3840 Hz PWM dimming in low brightness; Circadian Night Display; Dynamic Dimming; rain and glove touch supportAdaptive 120 Hz maximum, DCI-P3, 1.07 billion colours, 3,840 Hz PWM; dynamic dimming and circadian night display
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 6 Gen 4Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
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 GHz1× Cortex-A720 at 2.3 GHz, 3× Cortex-A720 at 2.2 GHz, 4× Cortex-A520 at 1.8 GHz; 4 nm process
Cooling–3,490 mm² stainless-steel vapour chamber and 29,500 mm² total cooling area (Honor)
GPUAdreno A810–
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, ƒ/1.75, OIS
Ultra wide camera5 MP, ƒ/2.25 MP, ƒ/2.2
Front camera16 MP, ƒ/2.4516 MP, ƒ/2.45
ZoomUp to 10× digital zoomUp to 10× digital zoom
Video recordingUp to 4K (3840 × 2160)Up to 4K, 3840 × 2160; maker does not specify frame rates
Front videoUp to 1080p (2520 × 1080)Maker describes 1080p recording and separately lists a 2520 × 1080 maximum resolution
Camera featuresMoving Photo, Night, Portrait, Pro, Panorama, time-lapse, high-resolution and slow-motion modes; LED flashMoving Photo, Motion Sensing Capture, Night, Portrait, Pro, Panorama, time lapse, slow motion, Multi-Video, document scanning; AI Eraser, Eyes Open, reflection removal, cutout and upscale
Battery and charging
Battery7,500 mAh8,300 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 23.8 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 hoursGlobal 8,300 mAh typical, 8,100 mAh rated; maker overview describes silicon-carbon and technical sheet Li-ion polymer; three-day mixed-use claim is Honor laboratory testing, not continuous video
Wired charging66 W HONOR SuperCharge requires compatible Honor charger and cable; charger sold separately66 W with compatible original charger and cable
Charges other devicesUp to 7.5 W wired reverse charging over USB-C OTGReverse wired charging supported; maker lists OTG output of 5 V/1.5 A
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight189 g193 g
Thickness7.76 mm7.76 mm
Height × width161.9 × 76.1 mm161.9 × 76.1 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP69
ColoursReddish Brown, Forest Green and Midnight BlackReddish Brown, Midnight Black, Sunrise Gold, Forest Green
Water resistance detailIP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K; IP68 immersion test to 1.5 m for 30 minutesIP66, IP68 and IP69 to IEC 60529; IP69K to ISO 20653:2023; 2.5 m drop claim is controlled laboratory testing on smooth granite
BiometricsFingerprint sensor and face recognitionFingerprint unlock and face recognition
SensorsGravity sensor, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, compass, acceleration sensor, ambient light sensor and proximity sensor–
SpeakersStereo speakers; HONOR Sound 7.3Stereo, Honor Sound 7.3; additional-volume mode for compatible uses
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMagicOS 9.0 based on Android 15MagicOS 9.0 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, writing tools and Gemini Live
In the boxPhone, quick start guide, USB-C cable, SIM eject pin, warranty card and fitted screen protector; no chargerPhone, quick-start guide, USB-C cable, SIM ejector, warranty card and pre-applied protective film; SuperCharge adapter and TPU case depend on market
Connectivity
Mobile network5G NR, 4G LTE FDD/TDD, 3G WCDMA and 2G GSM5G NR, LTE FDD/TDD, 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 6 and 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz, 80 MHz and 1,024-QAM; hotspot and Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2; BLE, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD and aptX AdaptiveBluetooth 5.2; BLE, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD and aptX Adaptive
NFCNFCSupported
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0; USB-C digital audioUSB-C, USB 2.0, OTG; digital USB-C headphones
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and GalileoGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo

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