Honor Magic Vs2 vs Nothing Phone (4a)

The Honor Magic Vs2 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4. Both devices score the same overall rating of 62/100. Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic Vs2 is faster in AnTuTu (1,425,446 vs 1,148,725); the Nothing Phone (4a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 229g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 62/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic Vs2
Performance 71
Display 80
Camera 45
Battery 53
Portability 58
Value for money
Nothing Phone (4a)
Performance 62
Display 80
Camera 61
Battery 54
Portability 59
Value for money 64
What makes Honor Magic Vs2 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1425446 vs 1148725
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1237
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3281
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 50W

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Lighter: 190g vs 229g

  • Better camera (61/100 vs 45/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better portability (59/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

The Honor Magic Vs2 and the Nothing Phone (4a) received the same MobileRank rating — 62/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (61/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic Vs2 is a bit better (71/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 (61/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Honor Magic Vs2 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Honor Magic Vs2 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 58/100).

Honor Magic Vs2: The Honor Magic Vs2 is a better fit for active users.
Nothing Phone (4a): The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic Vs2 Nothing Phone (4a)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
AnTuTu 1425446 1148725
Geekbench Single 1761 1237
Geekbench Multi 4688 3281
Display 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2156x2344 2412x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 66W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 20 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 157.5×146.2×5.1 mm 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm
Weight 229 g 190 g
Launch price $349
Camera comparison
Honor Magic Vs2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 20MP
  • Front: 16MP
45
camera
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic Vs2
  • 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2156x2344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic Vs2
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic Vs2 and Nothing Phone (4a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic Vs2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
62/100
1425446 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (4a) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
62/100 -24.1%
1148725 AnTuTu

Honor Magic Vs2 leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 24.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic Vs2
Price unknown
Nothing Phone (4a)
$349
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic Vs2 is a bit better (71/100 vs 62/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Honor Magic Vs2 (61/100 vs 45/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Honor Magic Vs2 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Honor Magic Vs2 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 58/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic Vs2 or the Nothing Phone (4a)?

Both devices scored 62/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Honor Magic Vs2.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic Vs2 and the Nothing Phone (4a)?

The Honor Magic Vs2 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Nothing Phone (4a) — 62/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic Vs2 or the Nothing Phone (4a)?

The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 45/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic Vs2 or the Nothing Phone (4a)?

The Honor Magic Vs2 leads on performance (71/100 vs 62/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic Vs2 over the Nothing Phone (4a)?

The Honor Magic Vs2 is a better fit for active users. The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users.