Honor Magic8 Lite vs Realme realme V23i
The Honor Magic8 Lite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Realme realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Lite leads — 38/100 vs 11/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Lite has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme realme V23i doesn't.
Honor Magic8 Lite
Realme realme V23i
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 11/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Lite vs the Realme realme V23i, the Honor Magic8 Lite scores 27 points higher (38/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite leads (40/100 vs 0/100). 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 realme V23i are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100. In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (89/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Lite | Realme realme V23i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 969048 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1071 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3057 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 185 g | |
| Price | $299 | — |
Honor Magic8 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Realme realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme realme V23i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite and the Realme realme V23i are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (40/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (89/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Realme realme V23i?
The Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i by 27 points (38/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Lite and the Realme realme V23i?
The Honor Magic8 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Realme realme V23i — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Realme realme V23i?
The Honor Magic8 Lite leads on camera score (40/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Lite over the Realme realme V23i?
The Honor Magic8 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.