Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Nothing Phone (2a)
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 59/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 985,261); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Nothing Phone (2a)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 985261
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 155g vs 190g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
- Overall rating 59/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Nothing Phone (2a), the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 30 points higher (89/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (97/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (100/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Nothing Phone (2a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 985261 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2412x1084 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $349 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Nothing Phone (2a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 349.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (97/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (87/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (77/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (100/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) by 30 points (89/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.