Honor Magic8 vs Redmi Note 14 SE 5G
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 51/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5110); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 668,462); the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Redmi Note 14 SE 5G
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 668462
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 969
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2321
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5110 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 14 SE 5G better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G, the Honor Magic8 scores 37 points higher (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G (98/100 vs 49/100). 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 SE 5G (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi Note 14 SE 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 668462 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 969 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2321 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5110 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| 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 | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 162.4×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 14 SE 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 14 SE 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 14 SE 5G
- 5110 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi Note 14 SE 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi Note 14 SE 5G by 504.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 14 SE 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G (98/100 vs 49/100).
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 SE 5G (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G (85/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G by 37 points (88/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.