Honor Magic8 vs Realme Narzo 100x
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme Narzo 100x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $625 and $205. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 46/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Narzo 100x has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 528,398); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo 100x doesn't; the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Realme Narzo 100x
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Lighter: 205g vs 224g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Realme Narzo 100x better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $205 vs $625
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Realme Narzo 100x, the Honor Magic8 scores 42 points higher (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Realme Narzo 100x — 52/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 100x (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 100x (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 100x (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 100x (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 100x (56/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Realme Narzo 100x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 166.4×78.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $205 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme Narzo 100x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Narzo 100x
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme Narzo 100x
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Realme Narzo 100x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Realme Narzo 100x by 664.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $420. Realme Narzo 100x was $420 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 100x (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 100x (85/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 100x (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 100x (85/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 100x (56/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme Narzo 100x?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 100x by 42 points (88/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Realme Narzo 100x?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Realme Narzo 100x — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme Narzo 100x?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme Narzo 100x?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Realme Narzo 100x?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.