Honor Magic9 vs Realme Neo8
The Honor Magic9 (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 leads — 92/100 vs 77/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 3,222,272).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Realme Neo8
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 3222272
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9119
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 215g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Realme Neo8, the Honor Magic9 scores 15 points higher (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (100/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $429 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Realme Neo8 by 33.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (100/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (86/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Realme Neo8?
The Honor Magic9 is noticeably better than the Realme Neo8 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Realme Neo8?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Realme Neo8?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Realme Neo8?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Realme Neo8?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.