Honor Magic8 vs Realme C65 5G
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme C65 5G (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 42/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 524,785); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C65 5G doesn't; the Realme C65 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Realme C65 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Realme C65 5G, the Honor Magic8 scores 46 points higher (88/100 vs 42/100). 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 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C65 5G (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C65 5G (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C65 5G (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C65 5G (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C65 5G is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Realme C65 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 625 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 165.6×76.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme C65 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C65 5G
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme C65 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Realme C65 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Realme C65 5G by 669.4% in our overall performance rating.
Realme C65 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C65 5G (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C65 5G (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C65 5G (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C65 5G (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C65 5G is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme C65 5G?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C65 5G by 46 points (88/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Realme C65 5G?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Realme C65 5G — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme C65 5G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme C65 5G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Realme C65 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. The Realme C65 5G is a better fit for everyday use.