Honor Magic8 vs Redmi 13
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 13 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra; launch prices were $625 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 39/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5030); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 354,158).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Redmi 13
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 354158
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 405
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1407
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5030 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Redmi 13 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $625
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi 13, the Honor Magic8 scores 49 points higher (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Redmi 13 — 46/100; 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 13 (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 (85/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 354158 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 405 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1407 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5030 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $170 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi 13
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 13
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi 13
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi 13 by 1040.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $455. Redmi 13 was $455 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 (98/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 (85/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi 13?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 by 49 points (88/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi 13?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi 13 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi 13?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi 13?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi 13?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.