Honor Magic8 Pro vs Huawei nova 12
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 57/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei nova 12 is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.3mm).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Huawei nova 12
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 4600 mAh
- Better camera (91/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Lighter: 191g vs 199g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Huawei nova 12, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 31 points higher (88/100 vs 57/100). 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 51/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (75/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Huawei nova 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Kirin 830 | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1084x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| 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 / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | HarmonyOS 4.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12
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In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Huawei nova 12 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (91/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (82/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (75/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 by 31 points (88/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei nova 12 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Huawei nova 12?
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 12 is a better fit for everyday use.