Honor Magic8 vs Redmi A7 Pro 5G
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi A7 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300; launch prices were $625 and $110. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 42/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 32 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 639,225); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A7 Pro 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Redmi A7 Pro 5G
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 210g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Redmi A7 Pro 5G better?
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $625
- Overall rating 42/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi A7 Pro 5G, the Honor Magic8 scores 46 points higher (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Redmi A7 Pro 5G — 68/100; 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 A7 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 Pro 5G (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 Pro 5G (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi A7 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2073 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6300 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 | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 171.5×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $110 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi A7 Pro 5G
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A7 Pro 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi A7 Pro 5G
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi A7 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi A7 Pro 5G by 531.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $515. Redmi A7 Pro 5G was $515 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 Pro 5G (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 Pro 5G (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi A7 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi A7 Pro 5G by 46 points (88/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi A7 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi A7 Pro 5G — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi A7 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi A7 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi A7 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.