Honor Magic8 vs Huawei nova 11 Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei nova 11 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G; launch prices were $625 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 55/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 781,542); the Huawei nova 11 Pro is noticeably lighter (188g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Huawei nova 11 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 188g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $625
- Better portability (68/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei nova 11 Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 33 points higher (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Huawei nova 11 Pro — 42/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Pro (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei nova 11 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Pro (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Pro (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei nova 11 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 781542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2652x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 164.3×74.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $450 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 11 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2652x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei nova 11 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Huawei nova 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Huawei nova 11 Pro by 416.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $175. Huawei nova 11 Pro was $175 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Pro (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei nova 11 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Pro (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Pro (85/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei nova 11 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Pro by 33 points (88/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei nova 11 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei nova 11 Pro — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei nova 11 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei nova 11 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei nova 11 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Huawei nova 11 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.