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 MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra; estimated prices are $625 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 58/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6580); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 905,207); the Redmi Note 15 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro by 30 points (88/100 vs 58/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Performance 98
Display 85
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability 56
Value for money 88
Redmi Note 15 Pro
Performance 56
Display 83
Camera 49
Battery 58
Portability 63
Value for money 58
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 905207
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1050
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2939
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6580 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 49/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Redmi Note 15 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 190g vs 205g
  • Cheaper: $300 vs $625

  • Better portability (63/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi Note 15 Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 30 points higher (88/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (88/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (98/100 vs 56/100). 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 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (88/100 vs 58/100).

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: The Redmi Note 15 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic8 Redmi Note 15 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra
AnTuTu 4037547 905207
Geekbench Single 3640 1050
Geekbench Multi 11033 2939
Display 6.6" Dynamic OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2760x1256 2700x1224
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 6580 mAh
Charging 90W 45W
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 128GB / 256GB
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 190 g
Price $625 $300
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Redmi Note 15 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/1.65
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
49
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
  • 6.6" Dynamic OLED
  • Resolution: 2760x1256
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Redmi Note 15 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2700x1224
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 80W
85
battery
Redmi Note 15 Pro
  • 6580 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi Note 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100
4037547 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 15 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra
58/100 -346.0%
905207 AnTuTu

Honor Magic8 leads Redmi Note 15 Pro by 346.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic8
$625
Redmi Note 15 Pro
$300

Price difference: $325. Redmi Note 15 Pro is cheaper by $325.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (98/100 vs 56/100).

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 58/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (88/100 vs 58/100).

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 30 points (88/100 vs 58/100).

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 — 58/100.

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 56/100).

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. The Redmi Note 15 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.