Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Huawei Nova 16 SE
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Nova 16 SE (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020; launch prices were $1090 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 60/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 SE has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7200); the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,146,138).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Huawei Nova 16 SE
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4125
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Huawei Nova 16 SE better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7200 mAh
- Lighter: 229g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $1090
- Better portability (42/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Huawei Nova 16 SE, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 28 points higher (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100, Huawei Nova 16 SE — 54/100; 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 SE (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Huawei Nova 16 SE are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 SE is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Huawei Nova 16 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1146138 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1389 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4125 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 2756x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $345 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 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 16 SE
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Huawei Nova 16 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Huawei Nova 16 SE by 244.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $745. Huawei Nova 16 SE was $745 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (98/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Huawei Nova 16 SE are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (92/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 SE is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE by 28 points (88/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei Nova 16 SE — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
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 SE?
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 SE is a better fit for active users.