Honor Magic5 Lite vs Nokia 8

The Honor Magic5 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835; estimated prices are $300 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic5 Lite leads — 51/100 vs 29/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic5 Lite has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic5 Lite is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 175g).

The Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 22 points (51/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Lite
Performance 46
Display 79
Camera 39
Battery 50
Portability 75
Value for money
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money
What makes Honor Magic5 Lite better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 438016
  • Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 427
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2003 vs 1500
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 3090 mAh
  • Faster charging: 40W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper: $300 vs $699

  • Higher performance (46/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better camera (39/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Lighter: 160g vs 175g

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic5 Lite vs the Nokia 8, the Honor Magic5 Lite scores 22 points higher (51/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite leads (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite leads (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite leads (50/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (50/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100).

Honor Magic5 Lite: The Honor Magic5 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic5 Lite Nokia 8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
AnTuTu 592015 438016
Geekbench Single 905 427
Geekbench Multi 2003 1500
Display 6.7" AMOLED 5.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 2400x1080 2560x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 3090 mAh
Charging 40W 18W
Main camera 64 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 13 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 12 Android 7.1
Brightness (peak) 800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm
Weight 175 g 160 g
Price $300 $699
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
  • Main: 64MP f/1.79
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
39
camera
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Lite
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic5 Lite and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic5 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
51/100
592015 AnTuTu
Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100 -35.2%
438016 AnTuTu

Honor Magic5 Lite leads Nokia 8 by 35.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic5 Lite
$300
Nokia 8
$699

Price difference: $399. Honor Magic5 Lite is cheaper by $399.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (79/100 vs 52/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (39/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (50/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Nokia 8?

The Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 22 points (51/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Lite and the Nokia 8?

The Honor Magic5 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Nokia 8?

The Honor Magic5 Lite leads on camera score (39/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Nokia 8?

The Honor Magic5 Lite leads on performance (46/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Lite over the Nokia 8?

The Honor Magic5 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.