Honor Magic8 Lite vs Realme 9 Pro Plus
The Honor Magic8 Lite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Lite leads — 38/100 vs 23/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Lite has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP.
Honor Magic8 Lite
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 35W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 23/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Lite vs the Realme 9 Pro Plus, the Honor Magic8 Lite scores 15 points higher (38/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite leads (45/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite and the Realme 9 Pro Plus are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (45/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (89/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Lite | Realme 9 Pro Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 969048 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1071 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3057 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | — | |
| Price | $299 | — |
Honor Magic8 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite and the Realme 9 Pro Plus are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (45/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (68/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (89/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Lite is noticeably better than the Realme 9 Pro Plus — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Lite and the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Realme 9 Pro Plus — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Lite leads on camera score (40/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Lite over the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use.