Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Huawei Nova 15 Max
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Nova 15 Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000A; launch prices were $1090 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 51/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7200); the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 682,743).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Huawei Nova 15 Max
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 682743
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 904
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2420
- Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Huawei Nova 15 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7200 mAh
- Lighter: 232g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1090
- Better portability (40/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Huawei Nova 15 Max, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 37 points higher (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 49/100). 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 65/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100, Huawei Nova 15 Max — 24/100; 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 15 Max (98/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Huawei Nova 15 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Huawei Nova 15 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 8000A | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 682743 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 904 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2420 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 2756x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 40W | |
| 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 | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | EMUI 14.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 232 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Huawei Nova 15 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Huawei Nova 15 Max by 478.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $591. Huawei Nova 15 Max was $591 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (98/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Huawei Nova 15 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (92/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max 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 15 Max?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max by 37 points (88/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Huawei Nova 15 Max?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei Nova 15 Max — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Huawei Nova 15 Max?
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 15 Max?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Huawei Nova 15 Max?
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.