Honor Magic8 vs Redmi Note 10
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 10 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 678; launch prices were $625 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 42/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 510,711); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 10 doesn't; the Redmi Note 10 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Redmi Note 10
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 510711
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 714
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1577
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Redmi Note 10 better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $625
- Better portability (68/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi Note 10, the Honor Magic8 scores 46 points higher (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Redmi Note 10 — 44/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi Note 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 510711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 714 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1577 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 10
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 10
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 10
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi Note 10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi Note 10 by 690.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $425. Redmi Note 10 was $425 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (85/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 10?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 by 46 points (88/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi Note 10?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi Note 10 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 10?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 10?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi Note 10?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.