Honor Magic8 vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $625 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 88/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 3,950,082).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 3950082
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 205g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $845
- Overall rating 88/100
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 7000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (96/100 vs 87/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 4 points higher (92/100 vs 88/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Nubia NaviX Ultra — 98/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 98/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Nubia NaviX Ultra by 2.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $220. Honor Magic8 was $220 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 98/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra edges out the Honor Magic8 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 87/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
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 Nubia NaviX Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.