Honor Magic8 vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $625 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 84/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 3,950,082).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 3950082
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Lighter: 205g vs 207g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $625
- Overall rating 84/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 4 points higher (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 73/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Realme GT 8 Pro — 82/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 98/100. In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Realme GT 8 Pro by 2.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $26. Realme GT 8 Pro was $26 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 98/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 edges out the Realme GT 8 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
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 GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.