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; launch prices were $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 528,398); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 15x doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Realme 15x
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 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)
What makes Realme 15x better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $625
- Overall rating 51/100
Comparison verdict
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). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Realme 15x — 52/100; 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 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Realme 15x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 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 | |
| Launch price | $625 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme 15x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 15x
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme 15x
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Realme 15x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Realme 15x by 664.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $375. Realme 15x was $375 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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).
Frequently asked questions
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.