Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs Realme Neo8
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. 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 5450); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 2,341,391).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Realme Neo8
What makes Honor Magic5 Ultimate better?
- Better camera (72/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 71/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 2341391
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5450 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 217g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 2 points higher (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (72/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (72/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Ultimate | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2341391 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5450 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $429 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 5450 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Ultimate and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Honor Magic5 Ultimate by 27.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic5 Ultimate
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (72/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 edges out the Honor Magic5 Ultimate by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Realme Neo8?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Realme Neo8?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads on camera score (72/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Ultimate over the Realme Neo8?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.