Honor Magic8 vs Nokia X10
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nokia X10 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480; launch prices were $625 and $309. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 35/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4470); 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 thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Nokia X10
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 4470 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 210g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Nokia X10 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $309 vs $625
- Overall rating 35/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Nokia X10, the Honor Magic8 scores 53 points higher (88/100 vs 35/100). 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 32/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Nokia X10 — 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 X10 (98/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia X10 (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia X10 (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia X10 (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nokia X10 (56/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Nokia X10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4470 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 168.9×79.7×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $309 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia X10
- Main: 48MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia X10
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Nokia X10
- 4470 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Nokia X10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Nokia X10 by 826.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $316. Nokia X10 was $316 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia X10 (98/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia X10 (85/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia X10 (87/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia X10 (85/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nokia X10 (56/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Nokia X10?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia X10 by 53 points (88/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Nokia X10?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nokia X10 — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Nokia X10?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Nokia X10?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Nokia X10?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.