Honor Magic8 vs Redmi Note 14
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 14 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra; launch prices were $625 and $199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 49/100 (a 39-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 660,807); the Redmi Note 14 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Redmi Note 14
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 660807
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 969
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2321
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5110 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 14 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $625
- Better portability (65/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi Note 14, the Honor Magic8 scores 39 points higher (88/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Redmi Note 14 — 60/100; 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 (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 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 14 is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi Note 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 660807 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 969 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2321 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5110 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 84 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | 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 | $199 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 14
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 14
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 14
- 5110 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi Note 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi Note 14 by 511.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $426. Redmi Note 14 was $426 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 (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 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 14 is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 14?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 by 39 points (88/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi Note 14?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi Note 14 — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 14?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 14?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi Note 14?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.