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).
Honor Magic8
Realme 16 Pro+
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1392392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 78/100)
- 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)
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). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (88/100 vs 78/100). 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). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (88/100 vs 78/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Realme 16 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1392392 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 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 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme 16 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 16 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme 16 Pro+
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
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.
Launch price difference: $295. Realme 16 Pro+ was $295 cheaper at launch.
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).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (88/100 vs 78/100).
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, budget-conscious buyers.