Honor Magic8 vs Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 22/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3060); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 314,537); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) doesn't; the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) is noticeably lighter (160g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3060 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 205g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5), the Honor Magic8 scores 66 points higher (88/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (98/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (85/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (82/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 314537 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 5.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3060 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 149.5×72.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- 5.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
- 3060 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 1183.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (98/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (85/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (82/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) by 66 points (88/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5) — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Nokia 5.1 Plus (Nokia X5)?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.