Honor Magic8 vs Huawei nova 14i
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei nova 14i (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G; launch prices were $625 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 38/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 424,216); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 14i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Huawei nova 14i
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Faster charging: 90W vs 22W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 216g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Huawei nova 14i better?
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $625
- Overall rating 38/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei nova 14i, the Honor Magic8 scores 50 points higher (88/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 55/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Huawei nova 14i — 4/100; 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 14i (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (56/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei nova 14i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 7.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 22W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | EMUI 14.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 171.6×79.9×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 14i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 14i
- 7.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei nova 14i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Huawei nova 14i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Huawei nova 14i by 851.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $225. Huawei nova 14i was $225 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (85/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (85/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (56/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei nova 14i?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i by 50 points (88/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei nova 14i?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei nova 14i — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei nova 14i?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei nova 14i?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei nova 14i?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.