Honor Magic8 vs Redmi A5
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250; launch prices were $625 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 36/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 32 MP; the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A5 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Redmi A5
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $625
- Better portability (60/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi A5, the Honor Magic8 scores 52 points higher (88/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Redmi A5 — 64/100; 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 A5 (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1640x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 (Go Edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 171.7×77.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $90 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1640x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi A5
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $535. Redmi A5 was $535 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (98/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (87/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi A5?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 by 52 points (88/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi A5?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi A5 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi A5?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi A5?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi A5?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.