Honor Magic8 vs Redmi Note 15 Special
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. 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 5800); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 840,643); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 15 Special doesn't; the Redmi Note 15 Special is noticeably lighter (178g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 840643
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 178g vs 205g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi Note 15 Special, the Honor Magic8 scores 34 points higher (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (98/100 vs 55/100). 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 Special (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (79/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi Note 15 Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 840643 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi Note 15 Special, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi Note 15 Special by 380.3% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 15 Special
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (98/100 vs 55/100).
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 Special (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (85/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (79/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi Note 15 Special — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi Note 15 Special?
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 Special is a better fit for everyday use.