Honor Magic8 Pro vs Huawei Nova 15
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Nova 15 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020; launch prices were $899 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 62/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5850); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 1,033,121); the Huawei Nova 15 is thinner (7.2mm vs 8.3mm).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Huawei Nova 15
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 1033121
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4125
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5850 mAh
- Lighter: 196g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $899
- Better portability (70/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Huawei Nova 15, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 26 points higher (88/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100, Huawei Nova 15 — 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 15 (95/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Huawei Nova 15 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (91/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Huawei Nova 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | 1033121 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1389 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4125 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | EMUI 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 161.9×75.5×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $499 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 15
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Nova 15
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Huawei Nova 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Huawei Nova 15 by 204.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $400. Huawei Nova 15 was $400 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (95/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Huawei Nova 15 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (91/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Huawei Nova 15?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 by 26 points (88/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Huawei Nova 15?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei Nova 15 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Huawei Nova 15?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Huawei Nova 15?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Huawei Nova 15?
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 15 is a better fit for active users.