Honor Magic8 vs Realme GT 5 Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme GT 5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; estimated prices are $625 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 61/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5400); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,342,433); the Honor Magic8 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.2mm).
Honor Magic8
Realme GT 5 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2342433
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5400 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 205g vs 218g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 71/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 27/100)
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $500 vs $625
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Realme GT 5 Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 25 points higher (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5 Pro (93/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme GT 5 Pro (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme GT 5 Pro (43/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 5 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Realme GT 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2342433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5400 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 161.7×75.1×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 218 g | |
| Price | $625 | $500 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme GT 5 Pro
- 5400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Magic8 and Realme GT 5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Realme GT 5 Pro by 72.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $125. Realme GT 5 Pro is cheaper by $125.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5 Pro (93/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme GT 5 Pro (84/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 71/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme GT 5 Pro (43/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 5 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme GT 5 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5 Pro by 25 points (86/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Realme GT 5 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Realme GT 5 Pro — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme GT 5 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme GT 5 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Realme GT 5 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Realme GT 5 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.