Honor Magic8 vs Huawei nova 10z
Comparing the Honor Magic8 (2025) and the Huawei nova 10z (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 43/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10z doesn't; the Huawei nova 10z is noticeably lighter (179g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Huawei nova 10z
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Huawei nova 10z better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 205g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei nova 10z, the Honor Magic8 scores 45 points higher (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (85/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10z is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei nova 10z | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 40W | |
| 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 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 10z
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 10z
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei nova 10z
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 10z
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (85/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (85/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10z is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei nova 10z?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z by 45 points (88/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei nova 10z?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei nova 10z — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei nova 10z?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei nova 10z?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.