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 (1,420,808 vs 1,039,119); the Nothing Phone (4a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic Vs2
Nothing Phone (4a)
What makes Honor Magic Vs2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 1039119
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3168
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 229g
- Better camera (61/100 vs 45/100)
- 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 "performance" category, the Honor Magic Vs2 leads (71/100 vs 60/100). 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 60/100). 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, both devices are on the same level — 53/100. In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Honor Magic Vs2 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic Vs2 | Nothing Phone (4a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 1039119 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1223 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 3168 | |
| 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 | 45W | |
| 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/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 20MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic Vs2
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic Vs2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic Vs2 and Nothing Phone (4a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic Vs2 leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 36.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic Vs2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic Vs2 is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100).
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, both devices are on the same level — 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 (71/100 vs 60/100).
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 60/100).
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.