Honor Magic8 vs Huawei Hi nova 9z
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Hi nova 9z (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 45/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 499,040); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Hi nova 9z doesn't; the Huawei Hi nova 9z is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Huawei Hi nova 9z
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 499040
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1897
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Huawei Hi nova 9z better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei Hi nova 9z, the Honor Magic8 scores 43 points higher (88/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei Hi nova 9z | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 () | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 499040 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 780 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1897 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 161.8×74.7×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Huawei Hi nova 9z, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Huawei Hi nova 9z by 709.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Hi nova 9z
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (98/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (85/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (85/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Hi nova 9z?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z by 43 points (88/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Hi nova 9z?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei Hi nova 9z — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Hi nova 9z?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Hi nova 9z?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei Hi nova 9z?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.