Honor Magic8 Lite vs OnePlus Nord 2T
The Honor Magic8 Lite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the OnePlus Nord 2T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300; estimated prices are $299 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Lite leads — 38/100 vs 28/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Lite has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP.
Honor Magic8 Lite
OnePlus Nord 2T
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 185g vs 190g
- Cheaper: $299 vs $380
- Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 62/100)
- Better value for money (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Faster charging: 80W vs 35W
- Overall rating 28/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Lite vs the OnePlus Nord 2T, the Honor Magic8 Lite scores 10 points higher (38/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Lite | OnePlus Nord 2T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 969048 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1071 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3057 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11, OxygenOS 12.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 159.1×73.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $299 | $380 |
Honor Magic8 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord 2T
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord 2T
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord 2T
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $81. Honor Magic8 Lite is cheaper by $81.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the OnePlus Nord 2T?
The Honor Magic8 Lite is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 2T — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Lite and the OnePlus Nord 2T?
The Honor Magic8 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the OnePlus Nord 2T — 28/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Lite over the OnePlus Nord 2T?
The Honor Magic8 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus Nord 2T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.