Honor Magic8 vs Huawei Nova 16s Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Nova 16s Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9010S; launch prices were $625 and $570. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 76/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,158,674).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Huawei Nova 16s Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1158674
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4323
- Lighter: 205g vs 218g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Huawei Nova 16s Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $570 vs $625
- Better camera (94/100 vs 87/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei Nova 16s Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 12 points higher (88/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Huawei Nova 16s Pro — 68/100; 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 16s Pro (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16s Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s Pro and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei Nova 16s Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Kirin 9010S | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1158674 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1421 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4323 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1320x2856 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $570 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Nova 16s Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16s Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2856
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Nova 16s Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Huawei Nova 16s Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Huawei Nova 16s Pro by 248.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $55. Huawei Nova 16s Pro was $55 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s Pro (98/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16s Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s Pro and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Nova 16s Pro?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16s Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei Nova 16s Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei Nova 16s Pro — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Nova 16s Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16s Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 87/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei Nova 16s Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei Nova 16s Pro?
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 16s Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.