Honor Magic9 vs Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 41/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 32 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 528,398); the Honor Magic9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 32MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 209g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G, the Honor Magic9 scores 51 points higher (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 32 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 625 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G by 711.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G (99/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G (100/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G (86/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G by 51 points (92/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.