Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs OnePlus Nord 2
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the OnePlus Nord 2 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 960,724); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 189g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
OnePlus Nord 2
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3353
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 189g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 70/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 2 better?
- Overall rating 54/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the OnePlus Nord 2, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (97/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (100/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | OnePlus Nord 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 960724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1143 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3353 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 155 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | $400 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Nord 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus Nord 2
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and OnePlus Nord 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads OnePlus Nord 2 by 361.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (97/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (85/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (77/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (100/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the OnePlus Nord 2?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the OnePlus Nord 2?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the OnePlus Nord 2 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the OnePlus Nord 2?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the OnePlus Nord 2?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the OnePlus Nord 2?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.