Honor Magic8 vs Redmi 15
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 15 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685; launch prices were $625 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 46/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 476,175).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Redmi 15
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Redmi 15 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $625
- Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi 15, the Honor Magic8 scores 42 points higher (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Redmi 15 — 58/100; 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 15 (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5500 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 15, HyperOS 2.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 169.5×80.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $180 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi 15
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi 15
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi 15 by 747.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $445. Redmi 15 was $445 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (98/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi 15?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 by 42 points (88/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi 15?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi 15 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi 15?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi 15?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi 15?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.