Honor Magic8 vs Redmi K80
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K80 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $625 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 67/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6550); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,277,927).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Redmi K80
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2277927
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6550 mAh
- Lighter: 205g vs 213g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Redmi K80 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $625
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi K80, the Honor Magic8 scores 21 points higher (88/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Redmi K80 — 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 notably outperforms the Redmi K80 (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi K80 (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi K80 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2277927 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6550 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 160.3×75.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $345 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K80
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K80
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K80
- 6550 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi K80, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi K80 by 77.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $280. Redmi K80 was $280 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi K80 (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi K80 (85/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi K80?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 by 21 points (88/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi K80?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi K80 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi K80?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi K80?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi K80?
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 K80 is a better fit for gamers and power users.