Honor Magic8 vs Realme C33
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme C33 (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T612. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 35/100 (a 53-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 doesn't; the Realme C33 is noticeably lighter (187g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Realme C33
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1250
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Realme C33 better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 205g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Realme C33, the Honor Magic8 scores 53 points higher (88/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C33 (98/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C33 (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme C33 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C33 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Realme C33 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB / 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
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C33
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme C33
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme C33
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C33 (98/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C33 (85/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme C33 (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C33 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme C33?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C33 by 53 points (88/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Realme C33?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Realme C33 — 35/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme C33?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Realme C33?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.