Honor Magic8 vs Nubia Red Magic 5G
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865; launch prices were $625 and $579. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 54/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 978,910); the Honor Magic8 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Nubia Red Magic 5G
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 978910
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 55W
- Lighter: 205g vs 218g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $579 vs $625
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Nubia Red Magic 5G, the Honor Magic8 scores 34 points higher (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Nubia Red Magic 5G — 24/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (56/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Nubia Red Magic 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 978910 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1169 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3191 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 168.6×78.0×9.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $579 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Nubia Red Magic 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Nubia Red Magic 5G by 312.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $46. Nubia Red Magic 5G was $46 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (98/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (87/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (85/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (56/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Red Magic 5G?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Nubia Red Magic 5G?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nubia Red Magic 5G — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Red Magic 5G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Red Magic 5G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Nubia Red Magic 5G?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.