Honor Magic8 vs Realme 15x
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme 15x (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; estimated prices are $625 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 51/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 524,785); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 15x doesn't.
Honor Magic8
Realme 15x
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 90W vs 60W
- Lighter: 205g vs 212g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 49/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $250 vs $625
- Overall rating 51/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Realme 15x, the Honor Magic8 scores 37 points higher (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme 15x (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme 15x (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme 15x (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme 15x (88/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Realme 15x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 166.1×77.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 212 g | |
| Price | $625 | $250 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme 15x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 15x
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme 15x
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor Magic8 and Realme 15x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Realme 15x by 669.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $375. Realme 15x is cheaper by $375.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme 15x (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme 15x (85/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme 15x (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme 15x (88/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme 15x?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme 15x by 37 points (88/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Realme 15x?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Realme 15x — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme 15x?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme 15x?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Realme 15x?
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 15x is a better fit for those who care about battery life.