Honor Magic8 vs Realme GT7
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme GT7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e; launch prices were $625 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 77/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,415,876).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Realme GT7
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2415876
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7478
- Lighter: 205g vs 206g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 84/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Realme GT7 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $625
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Realme GT7, the Honor Magic8 scores 11 points higher (88/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Realme GT7 — 80/100; 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Realme GT7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Realme GT7 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Realme GT7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2415876 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 7478 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 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 | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme GT7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Realme GT7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Realme GT7 by 67.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $205. Realme GT7 was $205 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Realme GT7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (87/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Realme GT7 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme GT7?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Realme GT7 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Realme GT7?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Realme GT7 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme GT7?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme GT7?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Realme GT7?
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 GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.