Honor Magic8 Pro vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 87/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 5850); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,052,420).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Better camera (91/100 vs 90/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3052420
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 5850 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $730 vs $899
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 94/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 7 points higher (94/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 82/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Redmi K100 Pro Max are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3052420 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Launch price | $899 | $730 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 22.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $169. Redmi K100 Pro Max was $169 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Redmi K100 Pro Max are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max edges out the Honor Magic8 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 94/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
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 Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.