Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Huawei nova 9
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei nova 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G; launch prices were $1090 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 52/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4300); the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 9 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Huawei nova 9
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 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Huawei nova 9 better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1090
- Better portability (76/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Huawei nova 9, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 36 points higher (88/100 vs 52/100). 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 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100, Huawei nova 9 — 26/100; 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 9 (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 9 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (76/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Huawei nova 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 4300 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 | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 160.0×73.7×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 175 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 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 9
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei nova 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Huawei nova 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Huawei nova 9 by 404.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $591. Huawei nova 9 was $591 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (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 9 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (92/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (76/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Huawei nova 9?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 by 36 points (88/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Huawei nova 9?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei nova 9 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Huawei nova 9?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Huawei nova 9?
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 9?
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.