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; launch prices were $625 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 51/100 (a 37-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Huawei Nova 15 Max
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 682743
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 904
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2420
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Lighter: 205g vs 232g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Huawei Nova 15 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $625
- Overall rating 51/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei Nova 15 Max, the Honor Magic8 scores 37 points higher (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Huawei Nova 15 Max — 24/100; 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 15 Max (98/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Nova 15 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (56/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei Nova 15 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 8000A | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 682743 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 904 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 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 | |
| Launch price | $625 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $126. Huawei Nova 15 Max was $126 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (98/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Nova 15 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (85/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (56/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Nova 15 Max?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max by 37 points (88/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Nova 15 Max?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei Nova 15 Max — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Nova 15 Max?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Nova 15 Max?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 49/100).
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, budget-conscious buyers.