Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Huawei nova 14i
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei nova 14i (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G; launch prices were $1090 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 38/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 424,216); the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 14i doesn't; the Huawei nova 14i is noticeably lighter (216g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Huawei nova 14i
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 22W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Huawei nova 14i better?
- Lighter: 216g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $1090
- Better portability (40/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Huawei nova 14i, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 50 points higher (88/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 55/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100, Huawei nova 14i — 4/100; 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 14i (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14i is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Huawei nova 14i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 7.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 22W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | EMUI 14.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 171.6×79.9×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 14i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 14i
- 7.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei nova 14i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Huawei nova 14i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Huawei nova 14i by 831.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $690. Huawei nova 14i was $690 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (85/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (92/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14i is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Huawei nova 14i?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i by 50 points (88/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Huawei nova 14i?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei nova 14i — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Huawei nova 14i?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Huawei nova 14i?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Huawei nova 14i?
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.