Honor Magic8 vs Realme GT Neo 5 SE
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 64/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,416,021); the Honor Magic8 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.0mm).
Honor Magic8
Realme GT Neo 5 SE
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1416021
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1653
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4349
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 205g
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Realme GT Neo 5 SE, the Honor Magic8 scores 24 points higher (88/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Realme GT Neo 5 SE are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Realme GT Neo 5 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1416021 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1653 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4349 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1240x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, Realme UI 4.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.9×75.8×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT Neo 5 SE
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT Neo 5 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1240x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme GT Neo 5 SE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Realme GT Neo 5 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Realme GT Neo 5 SE by 185.1% in our overall performance rating.
Realme GT Neo 5 SE
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (98/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Realme GT Neo 5 SE are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme GT Neo 5 SE?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE by 24 points (88/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Realme GT Neo 5 SE?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme GT Neo 5 SE?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme GT Neo 5 SE?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Realme GT Neo 5 SE?
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 Neo 5 SE is a better fit for active users.