Honor Magic8 vs Nubia Z60 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Z60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $625 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 75/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,527,231); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Nubia Z60 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2527231
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 205g vs 226g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Nubia Z60 Ultra better?
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $625
- Overall rating 75/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Nubia Z60 Ultra, the Honor Magic8 scores 13 points higher (88/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Nubia Z60 Ultra — 64/100; 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 notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (56/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Nubia Z60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2527231 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Z60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Nubia Z60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Nubia Z60 Ultra by 59.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $26. Nubia Z60 Ultra was $26 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (85/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra (56/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Z60 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Nubia Z60 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Nubia Z60 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nubia Z60 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Z60 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Z60 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Nubia Z60 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 Z60 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.