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 — 87/100 vs 75/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5850); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,023,211 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: 3023211 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 (94/100 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 12 points higher (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (94/100 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 — 86/100, 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 is a bit better (94/100 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 | 3023211 | 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 19.6% 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 is a bit better (94/100 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 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nubia Z60 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, 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 (94/100 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.