Honor Magic8 vs Nokia X30
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 45/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4200); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 592,015); the Nokia X30 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Nokia X30
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 69/100)
- Lighter: 185g vs 205g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Nokia X30, the Honor Magic8 scores 43 points higher (88/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (85/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Nokia X30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 700 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 185 g | |
| Price | $625 | — |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Nokia X30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Nokia X30 by 582.0% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia X30
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (85/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (85/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Nokia X30?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 by 43 points (88/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Nokia X30?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nokia X30 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Nokia X30?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Nokia X30?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Nokia X30?
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 X30 is a better fit for everyday use.