Honor Magic8 vs Huawei nova Y61
Comparing the Honor Magic8 (2025) and the Huawei nova Y61 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 37/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei nova Y61 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Huawei nova Y61
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Huawei nova Y61 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 205g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Huawei nova Y61, the Honor Magic8 scores 51 points higher (88/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y61 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Huawei nova Y61 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 164.3×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova Y61
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y61
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei nova Y61
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova Y61
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y61 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei nova Y61?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 by 51 points (88/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Huawei nova Y61?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Huawei nova Y61 — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Huawei nova Y61?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Huawei nova Y61?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.