Honor Magic8 vs Realme 12
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme 12 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+; launch prices were $625 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 47/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 513,809); the Realme 12 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Realme 12
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Realme 12 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $625
- Better portability (68/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Realme 12, the Honor Magic8 scores 41 points higher (88/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Realme 12 — 54/100; 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 Realme 12 (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme 12 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Realme 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 688 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1900 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.0×75.5×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme 12
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 12
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Realme 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Realme 12 by 685.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $425. Realme 12 was $425 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme 12 (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (87/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme 12?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 by 41 points (88/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Realme 12?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Realme 12 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme 12?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme 12?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Realme 12?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.