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 — 94/100 vs 88/100 (a 6-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 3,942,923).
Honor Magic8
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 3942923
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $730
- Overall rating 88/100
- 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)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 6 points higher (94/100 vs 88/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 85/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 98/100. 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).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 11033 | |
| 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 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
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
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi K100 Pro Max by 2.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $105. Honor Magic8 was $105 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 98/100.
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).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max edges out the Honor Magic8 by just 6 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 — 94/100.
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.