Honor Magic8 vs Nubia Red Magic Nova
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic Nova (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; estimated prices are $625 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 52/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic Nova has the bigger battery (10100 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,342,433); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 530g).
Honor Magic8
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2342433
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 205g vs 530g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 75/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Bigger battery: 10100 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $499 vs $625
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Nubia Red Magic Nova, the Honor Magic8 scores 34 points higher (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (84/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (93/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (84/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Nubia Red Magic Nova | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2342433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 10.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1800x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 10100 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 253.3×164.6×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 530 g | |
| Price | $625 | $499 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- 10.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1800x2880
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- 10100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Nubia Red Magic Nova, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Nubia Red Magic Nova by 72.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $126. Nubia Red Magic Nova is cheaper by $126.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (93/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (84/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (43/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Red Magic Nova?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova by 34 points (86/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Nubia Red Magic Nova?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Nubia Red Magic Nova — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Red Magic Nova?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Red Magic Nova?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Nubia Red Magic Nova?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Red Magic Nova is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.