Honor Magic8 vs Redmi 10C

The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 10C (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G; estimated prices are $625 and $190. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 34/100 (a 54-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 421,228); the Redmi 10C is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C by 54 points (88/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Performance 98
Display 85
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability 56
Value for money
Redmi 10C
Performance 31
Display 32
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 62
Value for money 34
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1410
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 10C better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 205g
  • Cheaper: $190 vs $625

  • Better portability (62/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi 10C, the Honor Magic8 scores 54 points higher (88/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 10C is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).

Honor Magic8: The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Redmi 10C: The Redmi 10C is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic8 Redmi 10C
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
AnTuTu 4037547 421228
Geekbench Single 3640 412
Geekbench Multi 11033 1410
Display 6.6" Dynamic OLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2760x1256 720x1650
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W 18W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm 169.6×76.6×8.3 mm
Weight 205 g 190 g
Price $625 $190
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Redmi 10C
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
  • 6.6" Dynamic OLED
  • Resolution: 2760x1256
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Redmi 10C
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 80W
85
battery
Redmi 10C
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi 10C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100
4037547 AnTuTu
Redmi 10C Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
34/100 -858.5%
421228 AnTuTu

Honor Magic8 leads Redmi 10C by 858.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic8
$625
Redmi 10C
$190

Price difference: $435. Redmi 10C is cheaper by $435.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (98/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (85/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (87/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (85/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 10C is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi 10C?

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C by 54 points (88/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi 10C?

The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi 10C — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi 10C?

The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi 10C?

The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi 10C?

The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Redmi 10C is a better fit for everyday use.