Honor Magic8 vs Redmi Note 8
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665; launch prices were $625 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 30/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 329,457); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't; the Redmi Note 8 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Redmi Note 8
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Redmi Note 8 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $625
- Better portability (60/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Redmi Note 8, the Honor Magic8 scores 58 points higher (88/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Redmi Note 8 — 26/100; 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 8 (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Redmi Note 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $180 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Redmi Note 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Redmi Note 8 by 1125.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $445. Redmi Note 8 was $445 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (98/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (87/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (85/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 58 points (88/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Redmi Note 8?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi Note 8 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Redmi Note 8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Redmi Note 8?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.