Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Nokia 5.3
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665; launch prices were $1090 and $199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 23/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 329,457); the Nokia 5.3 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Nokia 5.3
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nokia 5.3 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $1090
- Better portability (62/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Nokia 5.3, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 65 points higher (88/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100, Nokia 5.3 — 8/100; 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 Nokia 5.3 (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (62/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Nokia 5.3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $199 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia 5.3
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 5.3
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Nokia 5.3
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Nokia 5.3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Nokia 5.3 by 1099.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $891. Nokia 5.3 was $891 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (98/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (87/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (92/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (62/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Nokia 5.3?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 65 points (88/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Nokia 5.3?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nokia 5.3 — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Nokia 5.3?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Nokia 5.3?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Nokia 5.3?
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.