Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs OnePlus Nord 2T
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the OnePlus Nord 2T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 53/100 (a 36-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 1,017,976); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
OnePlus Nord 2T
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1017976
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1114
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3281
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 190g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 63/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 2T better?
- Overall rating 53/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the OnePlus Nord 2T, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 36 points higher (89/100 vs 53/100). 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 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (97/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (100/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | OnePlus Nord 2T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1017976 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, OxygenOS 12.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 159.1×73.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Nord 2T
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord 2T
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus Nord 2T
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and OnePlus Nord 2T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads OnePlus Nord 2T by 335.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (97/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (85/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (77/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (100/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the OnePlus Nord 2T?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T by 36 points (89/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the OnePlus Nord 2T?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the OnePlus Nord 2T — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the OnePlus Nord 2T?
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 2T?
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 2T?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.