Honor Magic8 Pro vs Redmi K50
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K50 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100; launch prices were $899 and $310. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 58/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 1,089,139).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Redmi K50
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 1089139
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1139
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3842
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 201g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 59/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 53/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $310 vs $899
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Redmi K50, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 30 points higher (88/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100, Redmi K50 — 58/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 (95/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K50 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 (91/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K50 (82/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Redmi K50 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Redmi K50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | 1089139 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1139 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3842 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 163.1×76.2×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $310 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K50
- Main: 48MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K50
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K50
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Redmi K50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Redmi K50 by 188.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $589. Redmi K50 was $589 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 (95/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K50 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 (91/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K50 (82/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Redmi K50 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Redmi K50?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 by 30 points (88/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Redmi K50?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi K50 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Redmi K50?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Redmi K50?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Redmi K50?
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 K50 is a better fit for active users.