Honor Magic5 Lite vs Realme Neo8
The Honor Magic5 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $300 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 51/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 592,015); the Honor Magic5 Lite is noticeably lighter (175g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Lite
Realme Neo8
What makes Honor Magic5 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $429
- Better portability (75/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Lite vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 26 points higher (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Honor Magic5 Lite — 40/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (71/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (75/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Lite | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Lite and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Honor Magic5 Lite by 81.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $129. Honor Magic5 Lite was $129 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (91/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (56/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (71/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (75/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite by 26 points (77/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Lite and the Realme Neo8?
The Honor Magic5 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Lite over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.