Honor Magic8 Lite vs Realme Neo8
The Honor Magic8 Lite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $299 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 56/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 975,254); the Honor Magic8 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Lite
Realme Neo8
What makes Honor Magic8 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $429
- Better portability (70/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3148
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Lite vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 21 points higher (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Lite — 50/100, 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 Magic8 Lite (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (70/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Lite | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $299 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 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 Magic8 Lite
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Lite and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Honor Magic8 Lite by 69.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $130. Honor Magic8 Lite was $130 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (91/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (71/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (70/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite by 21 points (77/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Lite and the Realme Neo8?
The Honor Magic8 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Lite over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.