Honor Magic8 vs Nokia 5
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nokia 5 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430; launch prices were $625 and $169. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 18/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 180,440); the Nokia 5 is noticeably lighter (152g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Nokia 5
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Nokia 5 better?
- Lighter: 152g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $625
- Better portability (84/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Nokia 5, the Honor Magic8 scores 70 points higher (88/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 11/100). 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). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Nokia 5 — 6/100; 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 (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (84/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Nokia 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 180440 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 827 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 5.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1280x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 5W | |
| 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 | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 149.7×72.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 152 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $169 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia 5
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 5
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1280x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Nokia 5
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Nokia 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Nokia 5 by 2137.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $456. Nokia 5 was $456 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (98/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (85/100 vs 33/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (84/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Nokia 5?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 by 70 points (88/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Nokia 5?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nokia 5 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Nokia 5?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Nokia 5?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Nokia 5?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.