Honor Magic8 vs OPPO Reno16c
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OPPO Reno16c (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy; launch prices were $625 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 63/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 879,714); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the OPPO Reno16c doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
OPPO Reno16c
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2813
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes OPPO Reno16c better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $625
- Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the OPPO Reno16c, the Honor Magic8 scores 25 points higher (88/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, OPPO Reno16c — 48/100; 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 OPPO Reno16c (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16c (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16c (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16c and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | OPPO Reno16c | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2372 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 158.2×74.9×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
OPPO Reno16c
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Reno16c
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
OPPO Reno16c
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and OPPO Reno16c, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads OPPO Reno16c by 359.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $126. OPPO Reno16c was $126 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OPPO Reno16c (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16c (87/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16c (85/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16c and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the OPPO Reno16c?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OPPO Reno16c by 25 points (88/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the OPPO Reno16c?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the OPPO Reno16c — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the OPPO Reno16c?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the OPPO Reno16c?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the OPPO Reno16c?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.