Honor Magic9 Super vs Realme Neo8
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 77/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 3,222,272).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Realme Neo8
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 3222272
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 8000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 71/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 227g
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Realme Neo8, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 10 points higher (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $429 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Realme Neo8 by 33.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Super
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (78/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (91/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Realme Neo8?
The Honor Magic9 Super is noticeably better than the Realme Neo8 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Realme Neo8?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Realme Neo8?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Realme Neo8?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Realme Neo8?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.