Honor Magic8 vs Redmi Note 3 Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 3 Pro (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 650; launch prices were $625 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 18/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 3 Pro doesn't; the Redmi Note 3 Pro is noticeably lighter (164g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Redmi Note 3 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 800
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4050 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 3/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi Note 3 Pro better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $625
- Better portability (73/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi Note 3 Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 70 points higher (88/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 3/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 33/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Redmi Note 3 Pro — 4/100; 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 3 Pro (98/100 vs 3/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (73/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi Note 3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 800 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 5.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4050 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 150.0×76.0×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 164 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $170 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 3 Pro
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 3 Pro
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 3 Pro
- 4050 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $455. Redmi Note 3 Pro was $455 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (98/100 vs 3/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (87/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (85/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (73/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 3 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro by 70 points (88/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi Note 3 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi Note 3 Pro — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 3 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 3 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 3/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi Note 3 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.