Honor Magic8 vs Nokia 8
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835; launch prices were $625 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 29/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Nokia 8
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $699
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 205g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Nokia 8, the Honor Magic8 scores 59 points higher (88/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Nokia 8 — 0/100; 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 8 (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (84/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Nokia 8 by 821.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $74. Honor Magic8 was $74 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (98/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (85/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (87/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (84/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Nokia 8?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 59 points (88/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Nokia 8?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Nokia 8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Nokia 8?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Nokia 8?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.