Honor Magic8 vs Redmi 5 Plus
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625; launch prices were $625 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 20/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 218,879); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5 Plus doesn't; the Redmi 5 Plus is noticeably lighter (180g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Redmi 5 Plus
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 5 Plus better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $625
- Better portability (70/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi 5 Plus, the Honor Magic8 scores 68 points higher (88/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Redmi 5 Plus — 8/100; 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 5 Plus (98/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (85/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi 5 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 218879 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 862 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $170 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi 5 Plus
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 5 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi 5 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi 5 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi 5 Plus by 1744.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $455. Redmi 5 Plus was $455 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (98/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (85/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 68 points (88/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi 5 Plus — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi 5 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.