Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Huawei nova 11
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei nova 11 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G; launch prices were $1090 and $349. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 55/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4500); the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 11 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Huawei nova 11
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Huawei nova 11 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $1090
- Better portability (90/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Huawei nova 11, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 33 points higher (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100, Huawei nova 11 — 44/100; 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 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (90/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Huawei nova 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 161.3×75.0×6.9 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $349 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 11
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 11
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei nova 11
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Huawei nova 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Huawei nova 11 by 404.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $741. Huawei nova 11 was $741 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (92/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (90/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Huawei nova 11?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 by 33 points (88/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Huawei nova 11?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei nova 11 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Huawei nova 11?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Huawei nova 11?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Huawei nova 11?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.