Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs OnePlus Nord CE3
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the OnePlus Nord CE3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G. 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 5000); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 806,420); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 184g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
OnePlus Nord CE3
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 806420
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1126
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3034
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 155g vs 184g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 67/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE3 better?
- Overall rating 54/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the OnePlus Nord CE3, 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 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE3 (97/100 vs 55/100). 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 OnePlus Nord CE3 (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE3 (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE3 (100/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | OnePlus Nord CE3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 806420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1126 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3034 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Fluid AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 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 | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, OxygenOS 13.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 162.7×75.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Nord CE3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE3
- 6.7" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus Nord CE3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and OnePlus Nord CE3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads OnePlus Nord CE3 by 449.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE3 (97/100 vs 55/100).
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 OnePlus Nord CE3 (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE3 (77/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE3 (100/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the OnePlus Nord CE3?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE3 by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the OnePlus Nord CE3?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the OnePlus Nord CE3 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the OnePlus Nord CE3?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the OnePlus Nord CE3?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the OnePlus Nord CE3?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.