Honor Magic7 vs Realme Neo8
The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 84/100 vs 77/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5650); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 2,967,184); the Honor Magic7 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic7
Realme Neo8
What makes Honor Magic7 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 9119
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 2967184
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5650 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $599
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Realme Neo8, the Honor Magic7 scores 7 points higher (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 — 82/100, 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, both devices are on the same level — 91/100. In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2967184 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2800 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic7
- 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 Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic7 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Honor Magic7 by 7.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $170. Realme Neo8 was $170 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (81/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Realme Neo8?
The Honor Magic7 edges out the Realme Neo8 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Realme Neo8?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Realme Neo8?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Realme Neo8?
The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.