Honor Magic8 vs Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s; launch prices were $625 and $695. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 78/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,229,229); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 220g).
Honor Magic8
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1229229
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4323
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 205g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $695
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 66/100)
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (94/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra, the Honor Magic8 scores 10 points higher (88/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Huawei Nova 16 Ultra — 68/100; 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 Ultra (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei Nova 16 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1229229 | |
| 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 | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 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 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $695 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Magic8 and Huawei Nova 16 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Huawei Nova 16 Ultra by 228.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $70. Honor Magic8 was $70 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (98/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads on camera score (94/100 vs 87/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei Nova 16 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 16 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.