Honor Magic8 vs Redmi 15C
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 15C (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra; launch prices were $625 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 38/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Redmi 15C
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi 15C better?
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $625
- Overall rating 38/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi 15C, the Honor Magic8 scores 50 points higher (88/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Redmi 15C — 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 15C (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi 15C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 810 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi 15C
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 15C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi 15C
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi 15C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi 15C by 1025.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $505. Redmi 15C was $505 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (98/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C (85/100 vs 53/100).
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 15C?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 15C by 50 points (88/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi 15C?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi 15C — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi 15C?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi 15C?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi 15C?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.