Honor Magic8 vs Realme V20
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme V20 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 42/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 515,647); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V20 doesn't; the Realme V20 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Realme V20
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Realme V20 better?
- Lighter: 184g vs 205g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Realme V20, the Honor Magic8 scores 46 points higher (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme V20 (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme V20 (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme V20 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme V20 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Realme V20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, ColorOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 164.4×75.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme V20
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V20
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme V20
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Realme V20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Realme V20 by 683.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme V20
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme V20 (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme V20 (85/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme V20 (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme V20 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme V20?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Realme V20 by 46 points (88/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Realme V20?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Realme V20 — 42/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Realme V20?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Realme V20?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.