Honor Magic8 vs Nokia 8.1
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nokia 8.1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710; launch prices were $625 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 27/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 417,439); the Nokia 8.1 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Nokia 8.1
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 417439
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1320
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Lighter: 180g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $625
- Better portability (72/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Nokia 8.1, the Honor Magic8 scores 61 points higher (88/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Nokia 8.1 — 0/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (87/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8.1 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (72/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Nokia 8.1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 417439 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 431 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1320 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2246x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 154.8×75.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $449 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia 8.1
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8.1
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2246x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Nokia 8.1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Nokia 8.1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Nokia 8.1 by 867.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $176. Nokia 8.1 was $176 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (87/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8.1 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (72/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Nokia 8.1?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 by 61 points (88/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Nokia 8.1?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nokia 8.1 — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Nokia 8.1?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Nokia 8.1?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Nokia 8.1?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia 8.1 is a better fit for everyday use.