Honor Magic8 vs Huawei nova 14 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (2025) runs on the Kirin 8020; launch prices were $625 and $565. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 68/100 (a 20-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 1,156,650).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Huawei nova 14 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1156650
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Huawei nova 14 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 204g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $565 vs $625
- Better portability (59/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei nova 14 Ultra, the Honor Magic8 scores 20 points higher (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Huawei nova 14 Ultra — 54/100; 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 Ultra (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei nova 14 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Kirin 8020 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1156650 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1389 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4125 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1272x2860 | |
| 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 | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.4×75.6×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $565 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 14 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.4-4.0
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 14 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1272x2860
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei nova 14 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Huawei nova 14 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Huawei nova 14 Ultra by 249.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $60. Huawei nova 14 Ultra was $60 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (98/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (87/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei nova 14 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra by 20 points (88/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei nova 14 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei nova 14 Ultra — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei nova 14 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 66/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei nova 14 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei nova 14 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 14 Ultra is a better fit for active users.