Honor Magic8 vs Huawei Nova 15
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Nova 15 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020; launch prices were $625 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 62/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,033,121).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Huawei Nova 15
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1033121
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Huawei Nova 15 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 196g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $625
- Better portability (70/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei Nova 15, the Honor Magic8 scores 26 points higher (88/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Huawei Nova 15 — 46/100; 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 (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei Nova 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1033121 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1389 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4125 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | EMUI 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 161.9×75.5×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Nova 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 15
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Nova 15
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Huawei Nova 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Huawei Nova 15 by 290.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $126. Huawei Nova 15 was $126 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (98/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (87/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (85/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Nova 15?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 by 26 points (88/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Nova 15?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei Nova 15 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Nova 15?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Nova 15?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei Nova 15?
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 is a better fit for active users.