Honor Magic8 vs Realme C53
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme C53 (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T612. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 34/100 (a 54-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 C53 doesn't; the Realme C53 is noticeably lighter (182g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Realme C53
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1250
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Lighter: 182g vs 205g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Realme C53, the Honor Magic8 scores 54 points higher (88/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C53 (98/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C53 (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C53 (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C53 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (75/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Realme C53 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc Tiger T612 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 360 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1250 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, Realme UI T | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 560 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 167.3×76.7×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme C53
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C53
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme C53
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme C53
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C53 (98/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C53 (85/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C53 (85/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C53 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (75/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme C53?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C53 by 54 points (88/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Realme C53?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Realme C53 — 34/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme C53?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Realme C53?
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 C53 is a better fit for everyday use.