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; launch prices were $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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Lite
Nokia 8
What makes Honor Magic5 Lite better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 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 at launch: $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). Value score: Honor Magic5 Lite — 40/100, Nokia 8 — 0/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Lite | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 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 | |
| Launch price | $300 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Lite and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic5 Lite leads Nokia 8 by 35.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $399. Honor Magic5 Lite was $399 cheaper at launch.
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?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Honor Magic5 Lite (50/100 vs 12/100).