Honor Magic8 vs Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G

The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G200 Ultra; launch prices were $625 and $259. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 54/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP.

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Performance 98
Display 85
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability 56
Value for money 88
Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G
Performance 39
Display 79
Camera 53
Battery 69
Portability 62
Value for money 60
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 750
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2100
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 53/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G better?
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 195g vs 205g
  • Cheaper at launch: $259 vs $625

  • Better portability (62/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G, the Honor Magic8 scores 34 points higher (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G — 60/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G (98/100 vs 39/100). 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 15 Pro 4G (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).

Honor Magic8: The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G: The Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic8 Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Helio G200 Ultra
AnTuTu 4037547
Geekbench Single 3640 750
Geekbench Multi 11033 2100
Display 6.6" Dynamic OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2760x1256 1080x2392
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 90W 45W
Wireless charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm 163.2×76.3×8.0 mm
Weight 205 g 195 g
Launch price $625 $259
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
  • 6.6" Dynamic OLED
  • Resolution: 2760x1256
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 80W
85
battery
Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless charging: no data
69
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic8
$625
Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G
$259

Launch price difference: $366. Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G was $366 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G (98/100 vs 39/100).

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 15 Pro 4G (87/100 vs 53/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G (85/100 vs 69/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G?

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G?

The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G?

The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 53/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G?

The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 39/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi Note 15 Pro 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. The Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G is a better fit for everyday use.