Honor Magic V3 vs Realme GT 8
The Honor Magic V3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1399 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 75/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5150); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,388,314); the Realme GT 8 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V3
Realme GT 8
What makes Honor Magic V3 better?
- Better camera (70/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2388314
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $1399
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V3 vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 5 points higher (80/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (70/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Honor Magic V3 — 60/100, Realme GT 8 — 94/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (98/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V3 | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2388314 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9287 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 137 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×145.3×4.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 226 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V3
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V3
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V3 and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Honor Magic V3 by 23.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1049. Realme GT 8 was $1049 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (98/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V3 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 edges out the Honor Magic V3 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V3 and the Realme GT 8?
The Honor Magic V3 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V3 or the Realme GT 8?
The Honor Magic V3 leads on camera score (70/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V3 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V3 over the Realme GT 8?
The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.