Honor Magic8 vs Redmi Note 15 Pro+
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4; launch prices were $625 and $370. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 61/100 (a 27-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 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 975,892).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Redmi Note 15 Pro+
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 975892
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3168
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Redmi Note 15 Pro+ better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $625
- Better portability (62/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi Note 15 Pro+, the Honor Magic8 scores 27 points higher (88/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Redmi Note 15 Pro+ — 54/100; 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 15 Pro+ (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi Note 15 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 975892 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1223 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3168 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2700x1224 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 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 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.3×78.3×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $370 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 15 Pro+
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 15 Pro+
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi Note 15 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi Note 15 Pro+ by 313.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $255. Redmi Note 15 Pro+ was $255 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (98/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (87/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ (85/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 15 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ by 27 points (88/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi Note 15 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 15 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 15 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi Note 15 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.