Honor Magic8 vs Nubia Z50S Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2; estimated prices are $625 and $662. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 37/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 228g).
Honor Magic8
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 205g vs 228g
- Cheaper: $625 vs $662
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 54/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 15/100)
- Better value for money (67/100 vs 64/100)
- Overall rating 37/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 49 points higher (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Nubia Z50S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, MyOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 228 g | |
| Price | $625 | $662 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $37. Honor Magic8 is cheaper by $37.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (93/100 vs 0/100).
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 Z50S Pro (84/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (82/100 vs 54/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (43/100 vs 15/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro by 49 points (86/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.