Honor Magic8 vs Huawei Nova 16 SE
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Nova 16 SE (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020; launch prices were $625 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 60/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 SE has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,146,138); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 229g).
Honor Magic8
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4125
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Lighter: 205g vs 229g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $625
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei Nova 16 SE, the Honor Magic8 scores 28 points higher (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Huawei Nova 16 SE — 60/100; 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 16 SE (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Nova 16 SE are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei Nova 16 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1146138 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1389 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4125 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2756x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $345 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Huawei Nova 16 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Huawei Nova 16 SE by 252.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $280. Huawei Nova 16 SE was $280 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (98/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Nova 16 SE are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (85/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE by 28 points (88/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei Nova 16 SE — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei Nova 16 SE?
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 16 SE is a better fit for active users.