Honor Magic8 vs Huawei nova 12 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 56/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4600); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,030,315).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1030315
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Huawei nova 12 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 198g vs 205g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei nova 12 Ultra, the Honor Magic8 scores 32 points higher (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (98/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei nova 12 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei nova 12 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Kirin 9000S | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1030315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1325 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4118 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1224x2776 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4600 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 | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 4.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.1×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Huawei nova 12 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Huawei nova 12 Ultra by 291.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova 12 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (98/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei nova 12 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (87/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (85/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei nova 12 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra by 32 points (88/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei nova 12 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei nova 12 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei nova 12 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei nova 12 Ultra?
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 12 Ultra is a better fit for active users.