Honor Magic V3 vs Nokia 8
The Honor Magic V3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835; launch prices were $1399 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V3 leads — 76/100 vs 29/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V3 has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic V3 is faster in AnTuTu (2,388,314 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 226g).
Honor Magic V3
Nokia 8
- Higher AnTuTu: 2388314 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Lighter: 160g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $1399
- Better portability (84/100 vs 59/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V3 vs the Nokia 8, the Honor Magic V3 scores 47 points higher (76/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (83/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (70/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (71/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor Magic V3 — 58/100, 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 V3 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (83/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (70/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (84/100 vs 59/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic V3 | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 2388314 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 1500 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 137 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 | Android 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×145.3×4.3 mm | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $699 |
Honor Magic V3
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic V3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic V3
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic V3 and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V3 leads Nokia 8 by 445.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $700. Nokia 8 was $700 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (83/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V3 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (80/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (70/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (71/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V3 (84/100 vs 59/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic V3 or the Nokia 8?
The Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 47 points (76/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V3 and the Nokia 8?
The Honor Magic V3 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V3 or the Nokia 8?
The Honor Magic V3 leads on camera score (70/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V3 or the Nokia 8?
The Honor Magic V3 leads on performance (83/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V3 over the Nokia 8?
The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.