Honor Magic8 vs Huawei nova 12
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 34/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei nova 12 is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.0mm).
Honor Magic8
Huawei nova 12
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 46/100)
- Better value for money (67/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 191g vs 205g
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei nova 12, the Honor Magic8 scores 52 points higher (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei nova 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Kirin 830 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1084x2412 | |
| 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 | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 4.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $625 | — |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (93/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (84/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (82/100 vs 46/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (61/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 by 52 points (86/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Huawei nova 12 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei nova 12?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use.