Honor Magic8 Pro vs Huawei nova 9
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei nova 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G; launch prices were $899 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 52/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 4300); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 781,542); the Huawei nova 9 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 199g).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Huawei nova 9
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 175g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $899
- Better portability (76/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Huawei nova 9, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 36 points higher (88/100 vs 52/100). 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 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100, Huawei nova 9 — 30/100; 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 9 (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 9 (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (82/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (76/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Huawei nova 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 4300 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 | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | HarmonyOS 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 160.0×73.7×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $499 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 9
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei nova 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Huawei nova 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Huawei nova 9 by 302.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $400. Huawei nova 9 was $400 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (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 9 (91/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (82/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (76/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Huawei nova 9?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 by 36 points (88/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Huawei nova 9?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei nova 9 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Huawei nova 9?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Huawei nova 9?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Huawei nova 9?
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 9 is a better fit for everyday use.