Honor Magic8 vs Realme 12 Pro+
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme 12 Pro+ (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2; launch prices were $625 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 60/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 794,638); the Realme 12 Pro+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Realme 12 Pro+
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 794638
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $625
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Realme 12 Pro+, the Honor Magic8 scores 28 points higher (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Realme 12 Pro+ — 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 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro+ (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro+ (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro+ (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Realme 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 794638 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2687 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $400 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 12 Pro+
- 6.7" OLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme 12 Pro+
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Realme 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Realme 12 Pro+ by 408.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $225. Realme 12 Pro+ was $225 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro+ (98/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro+ (87/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro+ (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme 12 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro+ by 28 points (88/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Realme 12 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Realme 12 Pro+ — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme 12 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme 12 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Realme 12 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Realme 12 Pro+ is a better fit for everyday use.