Honor Magic8 vs Redmi K30
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K30 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G; launch prices were $625 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 46/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 533,630).
Honor Magic8
Redmi K30
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 533630
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 697
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1809
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Lighter: 205g vs 208g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 44/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $625
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi K30, the Honor Magic8 scores 42 points higher (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (88/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi K30 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi K30 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (88/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi K30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 533630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 697 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1809 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 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 | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $250 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K30
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K30
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi K30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi K30 by 656.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $375. Redmi K30 was $375 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (98/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi K30 (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (85/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi K30 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (88/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi K30?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 by 42 points (88/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi K30?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi K30 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi K30?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi K30?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi K30?
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 is a better fit for everyday use.