Honor Magic V3 vs Realme Neo8
The Honor Magic V3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $1399 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 75/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5150); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 2,388,314); the Honor Magic V3 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V3
Realme Neo8
What makes Honor Magic V3 better?
- Better camera (70/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 2388314
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $1399
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V3 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 2 points higher (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (70/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Honor Magic V3 — 60/100, Realme Neo8 — 80/100; 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 Neo8 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 71/100. In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (59/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V3 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2388314 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9119 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| 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 | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×145.3×4.3 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V3
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme Neo8
- 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 Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V3
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V3 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Honor Magic V3 by 25.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $970. Realme Neo8 was $970 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 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, both devices are on the same level — 71/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (59/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V3 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 edges out the Honor Magic V3 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V3 and the Realme Neo8?
The Honor Magic V3 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V3 or the Realme Neo8?
The Honor Magic V3 leads on camera score (70/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V3 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V3 over the Realme Neo8?
The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.