Honor Magic8 Pro vs Nokia G50
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nokia G50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 43/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,052,420 vs 435,710); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 220g).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Nokia G50
- Higher AnTuTu: 3052420 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1597
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 220g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 39/100)
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Nokia G50, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 44 points higher (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (94/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (94/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (56/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Nokia G50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | |
| AnTuTu | 3052420 | 435710 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 689 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1597 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 173.8×77.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia G50
- Main: 48MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G50
- 6.8" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nokia G50
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Nokia G50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Nokia G50 by 600.6% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia G50
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (94/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (84/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (91/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (82/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (56/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nokia G50?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 by 44 points (87/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nokia G50?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Nokia G50 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nokia G50?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nokia G50?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Nokia G50?
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 Nokia G50 is a better fit for everyday use.