Honor Magic8 vs Realme C100x
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme C100x (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250; launch prices were $625 and $175. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 42/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C100x has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Realme C100x
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1800
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Lighter: 205g vs 219g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Realme C100x better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $625
- Overall rating 42/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Realme C100x, the Honor Magic8 scores 46 points higher (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 75/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Realme C100x — 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 C100x (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C100x (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C100x (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme C100x (56/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Realme C100x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| 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 | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $175 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme C100x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C100x
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme C100x
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $450. Realme C100x was $450 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C100x (98/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C100x (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C100x (87/100 vs 30/100).
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 notably outperforms the Realme C100x (56/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme C100x?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C100x by 46 points (88/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Realme C100x?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Realme C100x — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme C100x?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme C100x?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Realme C100x?
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 C100x is a better fit for those who care about battery life.