Honor Magic 7 Pro vs Nokia 8
The Honor Magic 7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835; launch prices were $1099 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic 7 Pro leads — 82/100 vs 29/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic 7 Pro has the bigger battery (5270 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic 7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,018,146 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 223g).
Honor Magic 7 Pro
Nokia 8
- Higher AnTuTu: 3018146 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3057 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9302 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 5270 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Lighter: 160g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1099
- Better portability (84/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic 7 Pro vs the Nokia 8, the Honor Magic 7 Pro scores 53 points higher (82/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic 7 Pro leads (91/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic 7 Pro leads (79/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic 7 Pro leads (80/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor Magic 7 Pro — 76/100, Nokia 8 — 0/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (91/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (79/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 7 Pro (84/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic 7 Pro | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 3018146 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3057 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9302 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5270 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 148 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / MagicOS 9.0 | Android 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.7×77.1×8.8 mm | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $699 |
Honor Magic 7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic 7 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic 7 Pro
- 5270 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:07 hrs, total 26:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic 7 Pro and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic 7 Pro leads Nokia 8 by 589.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $400. Nokia 8 was $400 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (91/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (84/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (79/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (80/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 7 Pro (84/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic 7 Pro or the Nokia 8?
The Honor Magic 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 53 points (82/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic 7 Pro and the Nokia 8?
The Honor Magic 7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic 7 Pro or the Nokia 8?
The Honor Magic 7 Pro leads on camera score (79/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic 7 Pro or the Nokia 8?
The Honor Magic 7 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic 7 Pro over the Nokia 8?
The Honor Magic 7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.