Honor Magic8 vs Realme 16 Pro+
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme 16 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4; launch prices were $625 and $330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 68/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,392,392).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Realme 16 Pro+
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1392392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4106
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Realme 16 Pro+ better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $625
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Realme 16 Pro+, the Honor Magic8 scores 20 points higher (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Realme 16 Pro+ — 72/100; 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 16 Pro+ (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 16 Pro+ is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme 16 Pro+ (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme 16 Pro+ (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 Pro+ and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Realme 16 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1392392 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $330 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme 16 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 16 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme 16 Pro+
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Realme 16 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Realme 16 Pro+ by 190.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $295. Realme 16 Pro+ was $295 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme 16 Pro+ (98/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 16 Pro+ is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme 16 Pro+ (87/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme 16 Pro+ (85/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 Pro+ and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme 16 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme 16 Pro+ by 20 points (88/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Realme 16 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Realme 16 Pro+ — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme 16 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme 16 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Realme 16 Pro+?
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 16 Pro+ is a better fit for active users.