Honor Magic8 vs Nokia G50
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nokia G50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 43/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 435,710); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Nokia G50
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1597
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 220g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nokia G50 better?
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Nokia G50, the Honor Magic8 scores 45 points higher (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (98/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (56/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Nokia G50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 435710 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 689 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1597 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 173.8×77.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia G50
- Main: 48MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G50
- 6.8" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Nokia G50
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Nokia G50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Nokia G50 by 826.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia G50
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (98/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (87/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nokia G50 (56/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Nokia G50?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 by 45 points (88/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Nokia G50?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nokia G50 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Nokia G50?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Nokia G50?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Nokia G50?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.