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Detailed Review: Honor X8c and Honor Magic 8 Lite 5G – Who Wins?
Honor X8c
VS
Honor Magic 8 Lite 5G
Specifications
Honor X8c
VS
Honor Magic 8 Lite 5G
Build Quality
| Device Height | 161.05 mm (6.34 inches) | 161.9 mm (6.37 inches) |
| Device Width | 74.55 mm (2.94 inches) | 76.1 mm (3 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 7.12 mm (0.28 inches) | 7.9 mm (0.31 inches) |
| Device Weight | 174 g (6.14 oz) | 189 g (6.67 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP64 | IP69 |
| Back Panel Material | Eco-leather | Plastic |
| Frame Construction | Plastic | Plastic |
| Available Color Options | White, Black, Green, Purple | Black, Green, Brown |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-button | Yes, in-display |
| Display Coverage | 90.2% | 90.8% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 2800 MHz | 2300 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (4 + 4) | 8 (1 + 3 + 4) |
| CPU Architecture | - 4 cores at 1.9 GHz: Cortex-A53- 4 cores at 2.8 GHz: Cortex-A73 | - 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Kryo Silver (Cortex-A520)- 3 cores at 2.2 GHz: Kryo Gold (Cortex-A720)- 1 core at 2.3 GHz: Kryo Prime (Cortex-A720) |
| Production Details | TSMC | TSMC |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 6 nanometers | 4 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Hexagon 686 | Hexagon |
| Graphics Processor | Adreno 610 | Adreno 810 |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 1260 MHz | 895 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 128 | 256 |
| Computational Performance | ~322.6 GFLOPS | ~458.2 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 2133 MHz | |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| Read-Only Memory | MagicOS 9.0 | MagicOS 9.0 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 15:13 hr | |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 20:32 hr | |
| Standby Battery Duration | 124 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 108 megapixels | 108 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | Digital | Digital |
| Camera Flash | LED | LED |
| 8K Video Support | No | No |
| 4K Video Support | No | Up to 30FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 30FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | No | |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 108 MP 2) Ultrawide: 5 MP | 1) Standard: 108 MP 2) Ultrawide: 5 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 50 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 8192 x 6144 | 3456 x 4608 |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.1 | f/2.5 |
| Front Camera Sensor | CMOS | CMOS |
| Front Camera Autofocus | No | No |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | No | No |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 2 | 2 |
| SIM Card Type | Nano | Nano |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM Capability | No | No |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | No | No |
| 5G Network Compatibility | No | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Mono | Stereo |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Advanced Audio Processing | No | No |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Announcement Date | January 2025 | December 2025 |
| Initial Pricing | $305 | |
| Sensor List | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 82 | 91 |
| Camera Rating | 63* | 72* |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 18 | 67* |
| Battery Rating | 77* | 100 |
| Connectivity Rating | 66 | 73 |
| Overall Review Score | 59* | 75* |
