Honor Magic8 vs Realme 12x (India)
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme 12x (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 44/100 (a 44-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 513,809); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 12x (India) doesn't; the Realme 12x (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Realme 12x (India)
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 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Realme 12x (India) better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 205g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Realme 12x (India), the Honor Magic8 scores 44 points higher (88/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (India) (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme 12x (India) (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (India) (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (India) (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12x (India) is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Realme 12x (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 165.6×76.1×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme 12x (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 12x (India)
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme 12x (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Realme 12x (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Realme 12x (India) by 685.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 12x (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (India) (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme 12x (India) (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (India) (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (India) (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12x (India) is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme 12x (India)?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (India) by 44 points (88/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Realme 12x (India)?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Realme 12x (India) — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme 12x (India)?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme 12x (India)?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Realme 12x (India)?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.