Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Huawei Nova 16 Pro
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s; launch prices were $1090 and $545. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 76/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,177,196); the Huawei Nova 16 Pro is noticeably lighter (218g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1177196
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Huawei Nova 16 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $545 vs $1090
- Better camera (94/100 vs 87/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Huawei Nova 16 Pro, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 12 points higher (88/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100, Huawei Nova 16 Pro — 70/100; 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 16 Pro (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (58/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Huawei Nova 16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1177196 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1421 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4323 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 2856x1320 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $545 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Huawei Nova 16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Huawei Nova 16 Pro by 235.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $545. Huawei Nova 16 Pro was $545 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (98/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (92/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (58/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Huawei Nova 16 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Huawei Nova 16 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Huawei Nova 16 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 87/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Huawei Nova 16 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Huawei Nova 16 Pro?
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. The Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.