Honor Magic8 vs Huawei nova 14 Lite
Comparing the Honor Magic8 (2025) and the Huawei nova 14 Lite (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 59/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Huawei nova 14 Lite
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Huawei nova 14 Lite better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 205g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei nova 14 Lite, the Honor Magic8 scores 29 points higher (88/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (85/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (72/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei nova 14 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1084x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5500 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 | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 5.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 161.8×75.5×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 14 Lite
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (85/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (72/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei nova 14 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite by 29 points (88/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei nova 14 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei nova 14 Lite — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei nova 14 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei nova 14 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.