Honor Magic5 vs OnePlus Nord 5
The Honor Magic5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $600 and $385. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic5 leads — 69/100 vs 67/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 5 has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus Nord 5 is faster in AnTuTu (1,848,224 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5
OnePlus Nord 5
What makes Honor Magic5 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 5179
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 197g vs 211g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 51/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 5 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1848224 vs 1757044
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $385 vs $600
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 vs the OnePlus Nord 5, the Honor Magic5 scores 2 points higher (69/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Honor Magic5 — 52/100, OnePlus Nord 5 — 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, both devices are on the same level — 76/100. In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 and the OnePlus Nord 5 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 | OnePlus Nord 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 1848224 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 2800x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×75.5×7.8 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $385 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 12MP
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 and OnePlus Nord 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord 5 leads Honor Magic5 by 4.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $215. OnePlus Nord 5 was $215 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 76/100.
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 and the OnePlus Nord 5 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Honor Magic5 edges out the OnePlus Nord 5 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 and the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Honor Magic5 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the OnePlus Nord 5 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Honor Magic5 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 over the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Honor Magic5 is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users.