Honor Magic8 vs Redmi K30 Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K30 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865; launch prices were $625 and $425. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 53/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 976,177).
Honor Magic8
Redmi K30 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 976177
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1168
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3431
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 218g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 41/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $425 vs $625
- Overall rating 53/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi K30 Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 35 points higher (88/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Redmi K30 Pro — 42/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 Pro (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi K30 Pro (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 Pro (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 Pro (85/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi K30 Pro (56/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi K30 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 976177 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1168 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3431 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $425 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K30 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K30 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K30 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi K30 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi K30 Pro by 313.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Redmi K30 Pro was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 Pro (98/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi K30 Pro (85/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 Pro (87/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 Pro (85/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi K30 Pro (56/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi K30 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 Pro by 35 points (88/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi K30 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi K30 Pro — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi K30 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi K30 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi K30 Pro?
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 K30 Pro is a better fit for active users.