Honor Magic6 vs Realme Neo8
The Honor Magic6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. Both devices score the same overall rating of 77/100. Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5450); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 2,379,245); the Honor Magic6 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic6
Realme Neo8
What makes Honor Magic6 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Better camera (74/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 2379245
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5450 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
The Honor Magic6 and the Realme Neo8 received the same MobileRank rating — 77/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic6 leads (74/100 vs 56/100). 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 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic6 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic6 and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic6 is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic6 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2379245 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2800 | 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 | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×75.4×8.1 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $429 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic6
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic6
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic6
- 5450 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic6 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Honor Magic6 by 26.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic6
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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 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic6 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (74/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic6 and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic6 is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic6 or the Realme Neo8?
Both devices scored 77/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Realme Neo8 (91/100 vs 82/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic6 and the Realme Neo8?
The Honor Magic6 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic6 or the Realme Neo8?
The Honor Magic6 leads on camera score (74/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic6 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic6 over the Realme Neo8?
The Honor Magic6 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.