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; launch prices were $625 and $150. 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 424,216); the Redmi 10C is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Redmi 10C
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- 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 at launch: $150 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). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Redmi 10C — 42/100; 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 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi 10C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1423 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $625 | $150 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi 10C
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 10C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi 10C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi 10C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi 10C by 851.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $475. Redmi 10C was $475 cheaper at launch.
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, budget-conscious buyers.