Honor Magic8 vs Realme Narzo Power 5G
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme Narzo Power 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra; launch prices were $625 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 54/100 (a 34-point difference).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Realme Narzo Power 5G
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2939
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Realme Narzo Power 5G better?
- Lighter: 202g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $625
- Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Realme Narzo Power 5G, the Honor Magic8 scores 34 points higher (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Realme Narzo Power 5G — 74/100; 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 Power 5G (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo Power 5G (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo Power 5G and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Realme Narzo Power 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2939 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $180 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme Narzo Power 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Narzo Power 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme Narzo Power 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $445. Realme Narzo Power 5G was $445 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo Power 5G (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo Power 5G (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo Power 5G and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme Narzo Power 5G?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo Power 5G by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Realme Narzo Power 5G?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Realme Narzo Power 5G — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme Narzo Power 5G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme Narzo Power 5G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Realme Narzo Power 5G?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.