Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G vs Honor Magic8
The Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100, while the Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 48/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 785,352); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G
Honor Magic8
What makes Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G better?
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2925
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 222g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G vs the Honor Magic8, the Honor Magic8 scores 40 points higher (88/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (56/100 vs 37/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G | Honor Magic8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 4037547 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2760x1256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $625 |
Camera comparison
Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G and Honor Magic8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G by 80.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (87/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (85/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (56/100 vs 37/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G by 40 points (88/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G and the Honor Magic8?
The Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Honor Magic8 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G or the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G over the Honor Magic8?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.