Honor Magic8 vs Redmi Note 14 4G
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 14 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra; launch prices were $625 and $199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 45/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Redmi Note 14 4G
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 760
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1890
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 14 4G better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 196g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $625
- Better portability (60/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi Note 14 4G, the Honor Magic8 scores 43 points higher (88/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 38/100). 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 14 4G — 52/100; 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 14 4G (98/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 4G (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 4G (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 14 4G and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi Note 14 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 760 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1890 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 84 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.3×76.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $199 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 14 4G
- Main: 108MP f/1.7
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 14 4G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 14 4G
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $426. Redmi Note 14 4G was $426 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 4G (98/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 4G (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 4G (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 14 4G and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 14 4G?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 4G by 43 points (88/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi Note 14 4G?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi Note 14 4G — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 14 4G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 14 4G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi Note 14 4G?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.