Honor Magic8 vs Realme 14
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme 14 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4; launch prices were $625 and $229. 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 6000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 975,254); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 14 doesn't; the Realme 14 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Realme 14
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3148
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Realme 14 better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $625
- Better portability (66/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Realme 14, the Honor Magic8 scores 34 points higher (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Realme 14 — 62/100; 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 14 (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme 14 (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme 14 (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 14 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Realme 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 975254 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3148 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 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 | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.1×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $229 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme 14
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 14
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme 14
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Realme 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Realme 14 by 314.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $396. Realme 14 was $396 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme 14 (98/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme 14 (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme 14 (85/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 14 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme 14?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme 14 by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Realme 14?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Realme 14 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme 14?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme 14?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Realme 14?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.