Honor Magic8 Pro vs Nubia Z60 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Z60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $899 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 89/100 vs 75/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5850); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,966,144 vs 2,527,231); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Nubia Z60 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3966144 vs 2527231
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 199g vs 226g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Nubia Z60 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5850 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $899
- Overall rating 75/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Nubia Z60 Ultra, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 14 points higher (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 90/100, Nubia Z60 Ultra — 64/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nubia Z60 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (82/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (56/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Nubia Z60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3966144 | 2527231 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Nubia Z60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Nubia Z60 Ultra by 56.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Nubia Z60 Ultra was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nubia Z60 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (82/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (56/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nubia Z60 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Z60 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nubia Z60 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Nubia Z60 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nubia Z60 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nubia Z60 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Nubia Z60 Ultra?
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 Nubia Z60 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.