Honor Magic8 vs Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010; launch prices were $625 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 76/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,321,223); the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is thinner (6.8mm vs 8.0mm).
Honor Magic8
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1321223
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 205g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $699
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better portability (66/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra, the Honor Magic8 scores 12 points higher (88/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Huawei Nova 15 Ultra — 64/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (98/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei Nova 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1321223 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1421 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4323 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2856x1320 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | EMUI 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.0×78.0×6.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $699 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Magic8 and Huawei Nova 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Huawei Nova 15 Ultra by 205.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $74. Honor Magic8 was $74 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (98/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei Nova 15 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 15 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.