Honor Magic8 vs Realme 16
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme 16 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo; launch prices were $625 and $199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 53/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 581,041); the Realme 16 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Realme 16
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 90W vs 60W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Realme 16 better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $625
- Better portability (68/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Realme 16, the Honor Magic8 scores 35 points higher (88/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Realme 16 — 68/100; 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 (98/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme 16 (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Realme 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 581041 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2372 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 158.3×75.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $199 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 16
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Realme 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Realme 16 by 594.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $426. Realme 16 was $426 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (98/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme 16 (85/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme 16?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme 16 by 35 points (88/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Realme 16?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Realme 16 — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme 16?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme 16?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Realme 16?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.