Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs OnePlus Nord CE4
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the OnePlus Nord CE4 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 57/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,051,702); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the OnePlus Nord CE4 doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 186g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
OnePlus Nord CE4
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1051702
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3111
- Lighter: 155g vs 186g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 63/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE4 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Overall rating 57/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the OnePlus Nord CE4, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 32 points higher (89/100 vs 57/100). 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 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 (97/100 vs 59/100). 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 CE4 (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 (100/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | OnePlus Nord CE4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1051702 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1131 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3111 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, ColorOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 162.5×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $300 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Nord CE4
- 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 CE4
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus Nord CE4
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and OnePlus Nord CE4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads OnePlus Nord CE4 by 321.2% 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 CE4 (97/100 vs 59/100).
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 CE4 (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 (100/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the OnePlus Nord CE4?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 by 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the OnePlus Nord CE4?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the OnePlus Nord CE4 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the OnePlus Nord CE4?
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 CE4?
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 CE4?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.