Honor Magic8 vs Realme Neo7 SE
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme Neo7 SE (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8400 Max; launch prices were $625 and $260. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 64/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,081,324).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Realme Neo7 SE
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2081324
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1579
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6100
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 205g vs 212g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Realme Neo7 SE better?
- Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $625
- Overall rating 64/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Realme Neo7 SE, the Honor Magic8 scores 24 points higher (88/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Realme Neo7 SE — 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 Neo7 SE (98/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Realme Neo7 SE are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo7 SE (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 SE (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Realme Neo7 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 8400 Max | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2081324 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1579 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6100 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 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 | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 162.5×76.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $260 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme Neo7 SE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo7 SE
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme Neo7 SE
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Realme Neo7 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Realme Neo7 SE by 94.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $365. Realme Neo7 SE was $365 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 SE (98/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Realme Neo7 SE are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo7 SE (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 SE (85/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme Neo7 SE?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo7 SE by 24 points (88/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Realme Neo7 SE?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Realme Neo7 SE — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme Neo7 SE?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme Neo7 SE?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Realme Neo7 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 Neo7 SE is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.