Honor Magic8 vs Nokia 5.3
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665; launch prices were $625 and $199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 23/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 329,457); the Nokia 5.3 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Nokia 5.3
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nokia 5.3 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $625
- Better portability (62/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Nokia 5.3, the Honor Magic8 scores 65 points higher (88/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Nokia 5.3 — 8/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Nokia 5.3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $199 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia 5.3
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 5.3
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Nokia 5.3
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Nokia 5.3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Nokia 5.3 by 1125.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $426. Nokia 5.3 was $426 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (98/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (87/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (85/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Nokia 5.3?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 65 points (88/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Nokia 5.3?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nokia 5.3 — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Nokia 5.3?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Nokia 5.3?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Nokia 5.3?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.