Honor Magic8 Pro vs Huawei nova 10 Youth

The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei nova 10 Youth (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 46/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10 Youth doesn't.

The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth by 42 points (88/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Performance 95
Display 84
Camera 91
Battery 82
Portability 56
Value for money 88
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Performance
Display 53
Camera 44
Battery 38
Portability 65
Value for money
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5850 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 5W

  • Better camera (91/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Huawei nova 10 Youth better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 191g vs 199g

  • Better portability (65/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Huawei nova 10 Youth, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 42 points higher (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (82/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).

Honor Magic8 Pro: The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Huawei nova 10 Youth: The Huawei nova 10 Youth is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic8 Pro Huawei nova 10 Youth
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G
AnTuTu 3147042
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2800x1260 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5850 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 100W 66W
Wireless charging 80W 5W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 HarmonyOS 2.0
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm
Weight 199 g 191 g
Price $957
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 16MP
91
camera
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
53
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
  • 5850 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
82
battery
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 5W
38
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic8 Pro
$957
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (84/100 vs 53/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (91/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (82/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Huawei nova 10 Youth?

The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth by 42 points (88/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Huawei nova 10 Youth?

The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei nova 10 Youth — 46/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Huawei nova 10 Youth?

The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Huawei nova 10 Youth?

The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Huawei nova 10 Youth is a better fit for everyday use.