Honor Magic8 vs Realme GT5 Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme GT5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $625 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 77/100 (a 11-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 2,402,979); the Honor Magic8 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Realme GT5 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2402979
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5400 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 205g vs 218g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Realme GT5 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $625
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Realme GT5 Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 11 points higher (88/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Realme GT5 Pro — 76/100; 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, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (56/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Realme GT5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2402979 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $625 | $500 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT5 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme GT5 Pro
- 5400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Realme GT5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Realme GT5 Pro by 68.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $125. Realme GT5 Pro was $125 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (87/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (56/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme GT5 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Realme GT5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Realme GT5 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Realme GT5 Pro — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme GT5 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme GT5 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Realme GT5 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 GT5 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.