Honor Magic 8 Pro vs Huawei Nova 12s
Compare Honor Magic 8 Pro vs Huawei Nova 12s side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G, 6200mAh vs 4500mAh battery, $1099 vs…
Honor
Magic 8 Pro
$1,099
8categories won
Huawei
Huawei Nova 12s
$699
4categories won
1 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Honor Magic 8 Pro takes the overall win
The Honor Magic 8 Pro claims the overall win over the Huawei Nova 12s, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Magic 8 Pro leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the Magic 8 Pro. Choose the Magic 8 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Huawei Nova 12s if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Magic 8 Pro wins on endurance with 6,200 mAh and 100W fast charging.
Magic 8 Pro leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
Magic 8 Pro wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 2.5x dedicated optical zoom.
Huawei Nova 12s wins on budget and value at $699 compared to $1099.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Magic 8 Pro vs Huawei Nova 12s: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Magic 8 Pro | Huawei Nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8" | 6.7" |
| Resolution | 1280 x 2800Winner | 1084 x 2412 |
| Pixel density | 453 ppiWinner | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 5000 nitsWinner | 1200 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Magic 8 Pro | Huawei Nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G |
| Process node | 3 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 3,050,000Winner | 590,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 10380Winner | 2820 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | — |
Camera
| Specification | Magic 8 Pro | Huawei Nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 3 | — |
| Optical zoom | 2.5x | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 50 MP | 60 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Magic 8 Pro | Huawei Nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,200 mAhWinner | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 WWinner | 66 W |
| Wireless charging | 80 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | Magic 8 Pro | Huawei Nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 223 g | 168 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 6.9 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68/IP69 | IP53 |
| Build | Honor NanoCrystal Shield front glass, aerospace aluminum frame, micro-curved velvet matte glass rear | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Magic 8 Pro | Huawei Nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16 (MagicOS 9.0) | 14 |
| OS updates | 5 years | — |
| Security updates | 5 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Magic 8 Pro | Huawei Nova 12s |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $1,099 | $699Winner |
Honor Magic 8 Pro
Armed with a cutting-edge 6,200 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, a 200MP periscope telephoto sensor, bank-grade 3D Face Unlock, and a 4320Hz eye-comfort display, the Honor Magic 8 Pro is a flagship tour-de-force.
- Display
- 6.8"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,200mAh
Huawei Nova 12s
Huawei Nova 12s captures global attention with an ultra-thin 6.88mm silhouette weighing just 168g, a world-class 60MP ultra-wide front selfie shooter, 66W SuperCharge Turbo, and Star Orbit Ring camera styling.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G
- Battery
- 4,500mAh
- Software
- 14
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