Honor Magic8 Pro vs Realme Neo8
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 77/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5850); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 3,023,211); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Realme Neo8
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9119
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 3023211
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5850 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $899
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Realme Neo8, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 10 points higher (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, 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 Honor Magic8 Pro and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (91/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 6.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $470. Realme Neo8 was $470 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 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 Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (91/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the Realme Neo8 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Realme Neo8?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Realme Neo8?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Realme Neo8?
The Honor Magic8 Pro 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.