Honor Magic8 vs Realme C33 2023
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme C33 2023 (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T612. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 29/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C33 2023 doesn't; the Realme C33 2023 is noticeably lighter (187g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Realme C33 2023
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1250
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Realme C33 2023 better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 205g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Realme C33 2023, the Honor Magic8 scores 59 points higher (88/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C33 2023 (98/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C33 2023 (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C33 2023 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C33 2023 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Realme C33 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc Tiger T612 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 360 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1250 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Realme UI S | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 164.2×75.7×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 187 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme C33 2023
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C33 2023
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme C33 2023
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme C33 2023
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C33 2023 (98/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C33 2023 (85/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C33 2023 (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C33 2023 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme C33 2023?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C33 2023 by 59 points (88/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Realme C33 2023?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Realme C33 2023 — 29/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme C33 2023?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Realme C33 2023?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.