Honor Magic8 vs Realme C85 4G
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme C85 4G (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 685; launch prices were $625 and $145. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 42/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 476,175).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Realme C85 4G
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1396
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Lighter: 205g vs 215g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Realme C85 4G better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $145 vs $625
- Overall rating 42/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Realme C85 4G, the Honor Magic8 scores 46 points higher (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Realme C85 4G — 60/100; 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 C85 4G (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme C85 4G (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C85 4G (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme C85 4G (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Realme C85 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| 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 | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 166.2×78.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $145 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme C85 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C85 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme C85 4G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Realme C85 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Realme C85 4G by 747.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $480. Realme C85 4G was $480 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C85 4G (98/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme C85 4G (85/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C85 4G (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme C85 4G (85/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme C85 4G?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C85 4G by 46 points (88/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Realme C85 4G?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Realme C85 4G — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme C85 4G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme C85 4G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Realme C85 4G?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.