Honor Magic8 Pro vs Huawei nova 11
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei nova 11 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G; launch prices were $899 and $349. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 55/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 4500); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 781,542); the Huawei nova 11 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 199g).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Huawei nova 11
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $899
- Better portability (90/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Huawei nova 11, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 33 points higher (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 54/100). 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 42/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100, Huawei nova 11 — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (90/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Huawei nova 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | 781542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | HarmonyOS 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 161.3×75.0×6.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $349 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 11
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 11
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei nova 11
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Huawei nova 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Huawei nova 11 by 302.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $550. Huawei nova 11 was $550 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (95/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (91/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (82/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (90/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Huawei nova 11?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 by 33 points (88/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Huawei nova 11?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei nova 11 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Huawei nova 11?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Huawei nova 11?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Huawei nova 11?
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 11 is a better fit for everyday use.