Honor Magic8 vs Huawei nova 3i
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei nova 3i (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 28/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3340); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 336,905); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 3i doesn't; the Huawei nova 3i is noticeably lighter (169g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Huawei nova 3i
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3340 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Huawei nova 3i better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 205g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei nova 3i, the Honor Magic8 scores 60 points higher (88/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (98/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3i notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (82/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei nova 3i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 336905 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 362 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1222 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3340 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 10W | |
| 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 | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 157.6×75.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 169 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 3i
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 3i
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei nova 3i
- 3340 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Huawei nova 3i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Huawei nova 3i by 1098.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 3i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (98/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (85/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (87/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3i notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (82/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei nova 3i?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i by 60 points (88/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei nova 3i?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei nova 3i — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei nova 3i?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei nova 3i?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei nova 3i?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.