Honor Magic8 vs Realme C100 5G
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme C100 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $625 and $210. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 45/100 (a 43-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 C100 5G doesn't; the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Realme C100 5G
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 45W
- Lighter: 205g vs 224g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Realme C100 5G better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $210 vs $625
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Realme C100 5G, the Honor Magic8 scores 43 points higher (88/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Realme C100 5G — 48/100; 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 C100 5G (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme C100 5G (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme C100 5G (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme C100 5G (56/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Realme C100 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | 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 | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 166.8×78.2×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $210 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme C100 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C100 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme C100 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Realme C100 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Realme C100 5G by 664.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $415. Realme C100 5G was $415 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme C100 5G (85/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme C100 5G (85/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme C100 5G (56/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme C100 5G?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C100 5G by 43 points (88/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Realme C100 5G?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Realme C100 5G — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme C100 5G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme C100 5G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Realme C100 5G?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.