Honor Magic8 vs Huawei Nova 15 Max
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Nova 15 Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000A; estimated prices are $625 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 32/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 682,743); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 232g).
Honor Magic8
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 682743
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 904
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2420
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Lighter: 205g vs 232g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 62/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 10/100)
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper: $499 vs $625
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei Nova 15 Max, the Honor Magic8 scores 54 points higher (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (82/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (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 15 Max (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (82/100 vs 62/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei Nova 15 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 8000A | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 682743 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 904 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2420 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2756x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 40W | |
| 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 | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | EMUI 14.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 232 g | |
| Price | $625 | $499 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Huawei Nova 15 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Huawei Nova 15 Max by 491.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $126. Huawei Nova 15 Max is cheaper by $126.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (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 15 Max (84/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (82/100 vs 62/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (43/100 vs 10/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Nova 15 Max?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max by 54 points (86/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Nova 15 Max?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Huawei Nova 15 Max — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Nova 15 Max?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Nova 15 Max?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei Nova 15 Max?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Nova 15 Max is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.