Honor Magic8 vs Huawei nova 10 SE
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei nova 10 SE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 51/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei nova 10 SE is noticeably lighter (184g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Huawei nova 10 SE
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Huawei nova 10 SE better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 184g vs 205g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei nova 10 SE, the Honor Magic8 scores 37 points higher (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 SE notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (76/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei nova 10 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 162.4×75.5×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 10 SE
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 10 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei nova 10 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 10 SE
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display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (85/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (85/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 SE notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (76/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei nova 10 SE?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE by 37 points (88/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei nova 10 SE?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei nova 10 SE — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei nova 10 SE?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei nova 10 SE?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.