Honor Magic8 vs Huawei nova 3
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei nova 3 (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 32/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 470,805); the Huawei nova 3 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Huawei nova 3
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Huawei nova 3 better?
- Lighter: 166g vs 205g
- Better portability (87/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei nova 3, the Honor Magic8 scores 56 points higher (88/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (85/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (87/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei nova 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 470805 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1617 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3750 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 8TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 157.0×73.7×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 166 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 3
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 3
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei nova 3
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Huawei nova 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Huawei nova 3 by 757.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova 3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (98/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (85/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (87/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (85/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (87/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei nova 3?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 by 56 points (88/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei nova 3?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei nova 3 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei nova 3?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei nova 3?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei nova 3?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.