Honor Magic8 vs Huawei nova 14 Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei nova 14 Pro (2025) runs on the Kirin 8020; launch prices were $625 and $470. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 62/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,021,894).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Huawei nova 14 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1021894
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Lighter: 205g vs 207g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Huawei nova 14 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Cheaper at launch: $470 vs $625
- Overall rating 62/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei nova 14 Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 26 points higher (88/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Huawei nova 14 Pro — 48/100; 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 14 Pro (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei nova 14 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Pro (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Pro (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei nova 14 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Kirin 8020 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1021894 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1389 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4125 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1224x2776 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.4×75.0×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $470 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 14 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4-4.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 14 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei nova 14 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Huawei nova 14 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Huawei nova 14 Pro by 295.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $155. Huawei nova 14 Pro was $155 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Pro (98/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei nova 14 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Pro (87/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Pro (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei nova 14 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Pro by 26 points (88/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei nova 14 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei nova 14 Pro — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei nova 14 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei nova 14 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei nova 14 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 14 Pro is a better fit for active users.