Honor Magic8 vs Realme GT 8
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $625 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 66/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,760,000).
Honor Magic8
Realme GT 8
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2760000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9300
- Lighter: 205g vs 209g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 70/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 38/100)
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $350 vs $625
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Realme GT 8, the Honor Magic8 scores 20 points higher (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (93/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (43/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (86/100 vs 67/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2760000 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 209 g | |
| Price | $625 | $350 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Realme GT 8 by 46.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $275. Realme GT 8 is cheaper by $275.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (93/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (84/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (43/100 vs 38/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (86/100 vs 67/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme GT 8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 by 20 points (86/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Realme GT 8?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Realme GT 8 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme GT 8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme GT 8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Realme GT 8?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.