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Lab Benchmark Battle

realme GT Neo 5 vs Honor Magic8

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

Smartphone Battle
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realme GT Neo 5
· 2023

realme GT Neo 5

$499
90.2/ 100
Overall
Exceptional
BeastScore
90.2
Benchmark
Performance95/100
Camera88/100
Battery90/100
Honor Magic8
· 2025

Honor Magic8

$850
90.0/ 100
Overall
Exceptional
BeastScore
90.0
Benchmark
Performance90/100
Camera91/100
Battery100/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy realme GT Neo 5:
  • $351 lower launch MSRP ($499 vs $850)
  • 50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • 6.74" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate
Reasons to buy Honor Magic8:
  • Larger 7,000 mAh battery capacity (+2,000 mAh more capacity)
  • 50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • 6.58" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specificationrealme GT Neo 5Honor Magic8
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & TechAMOLEDLTPO OLED
Screen Size6.74"6.58"
Resolution & Density2772x1240 (450 ppi)2808x1256 (460 ppi)
Refresh Rate144 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness1,000 nits peak5,000 nits peak
Screen ProtectionScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / ProcessorHigh performance SoC High performance SoC
CPU CoresMulti-core high performanceMulti-core high performance
GPU GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsIntegrated Graphics
Operating SystemAndroid 13Android 16
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory16 GB12 GB
Internal Storage256GB / 1024GB256GB / 512GB / 1024GB
Storage SpeedHigh-speed flashHigh-speed flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX89050 MP, f/1.6, OIS
Telephoto ZoomNone (Digital zoom only)50 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, OIS
Ultrawide Camera8 MP, f/2.250 MP, f/2
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens16 MP, f/2.4550 MP, f/2
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions163.6 x 75.6 x 8.8 mm158.6 x 75.3 x 8.2 mm
Weight199 g199 g
Build MaterialsGlass front, metal/glass frameGlass front, metal/glass frame
SIM TypeNano-SIM / eSIM supportNano-SIM / eSIM support
Water ResistanceNot certifiedIP69
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity5,000 mAh7,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging240W wired fast charging100W wired fast charging
Wireless ChargingNot supported50W wireless charging
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerStereo speakersStereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.4
USB Port & SpeedUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
NFCYes (contactless payment)Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compassBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS via satellite (select markets)Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsStandard finishesStandard finishes
Launch Price$499$850
Editorial Lab Verdict

realme GT Neo 5 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 90.2/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, realme GT Neo 5 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 88/100 camera rating.

When to buy realme GT Neo 5:
Higher overall BeastScore: 90.2 vs top rival 90.0 · Significantly faster wired charging: 240W vs max 100W
When to buy Honor Magic8:
Larger battery capacity: 7,000 mAh (+2,000 mAh more) · Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system)
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: realme GT Neo 5 vs Honor Magic8

Which phone is better: realme GT Neo 5 or Honor Magic8?

realme GT Neo 5 leads with an overall BeastScore of 90.2/100 compared to Honor Magic8 (90.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 90.2 vs top rival 90.0 and Significantly faster wired charging: 240W vs max 100W.

What are the primary battery and display differences between realme GT Neo 5 and Honor Magic8?

realme GT Neo 5 is equipped with a 6.74-inch display and 5000 mAh battery, while Honor Magic8 features a 6.58-inch display and 7000 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between realme GT Neo 5 and Honor Magic8?

In lab hardware evaluations, realme GT Neo 5 scores 88/100 in camera performance, while Honor Magic8 scores 91/100.