Honor Magic8 vs Huawei nova 11
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei nova 11 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G; launch prices were $625 and $349. 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 783,606); the Huawei nova 11 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Huawei nova 11
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Huawei nova 11 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $625
- Better portability (90/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei nova 11, 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 42/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Huawei nova 11 — 44/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (90/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei nova 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 66W | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 161.3×75.0×6.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $349 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 11
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 11
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei nova 11
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Huawei nova 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Huawei nova 11 by 415.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $276. Huawei nova 11 was $276 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (85/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (90/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei nova 11?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 by 33 points (88/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei nova 11?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei nova 11 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei nova 11?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei nova 11?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei nova 11?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.