Honor Magic8 vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $625 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 88/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 3,722,803).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Redmi K100 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 3722803
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $730
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (90/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 85/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 5 points higher (93/100 vs 88/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 85/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100; 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 and the Redmi K100 Pro Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (95/100 vs 85/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 3722803 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Launch price | $625 | $730 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi K100 Pro Max by 8.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $105. Honor Magic8 was $105 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi K100 Pro Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (95/100 vs 85/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max edges out the Honor Magic8 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.