Honor Magic8 vs Realme C85 5G
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme C85 5G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 47/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Realme C85 5G
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Lighter: 205g vs 215g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Realme C85 5G better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 47/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Realme C85 5G, the Honor Magic8 scores 41 points higher (88/100 vs 47/100). 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 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C85 5G (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme C85 5G (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C85 5G (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Realme C85 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1980 | |
| 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 | — | |
| 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 | 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 | 166.1×77.9×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme C85 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C85 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme C85 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Realme C85 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Realme C85 5G by 664.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme C85 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C85 5G (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme C85 5G (85/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C85 5G (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100).
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 5G?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme C85 5G by 41 points (88/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Realme C85 5G?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Realme C85 5G — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme C85 5G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme C85 5G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Realme C85 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.