Honor Magic8 vs Huawei nova Flip
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei nova Flip (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 51/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4400); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 682,743); the Huawei nova Flip is thinner (6.9mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Huawei nova Flip
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 682743
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 904
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2420
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Huawei nova Flip better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 205g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei nova Flip, the Honor Magic8 scores 37 points higher (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip (98/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei nova Flip are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Flip notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (73/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei nova Flip | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 8000 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 682743 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 904 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2420 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1136x2690 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 4.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 169.8×75.4×6.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova Flip
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Flip
- 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1136x2690
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei nova Flip
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Huawei nova Flip, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Huawei nova Flip by 491.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova Flip
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip (98/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei nova Flip are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip (85/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Flip notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (73/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei nova Flip?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip by 37 points (88/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei nova Flip?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei nova Flip — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei nova Flip?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei nova Flip?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei nova Flip?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.