Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs OnePlus Nord CE5
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the OnePlus Nord CE5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 62/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5200); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,696,968); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 199g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
OnePlus Nord CE5
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1696968
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5200 mAh
- Lighter: 155g vs 199g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 57/100)
- Overall rating 62/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the OnePlus Nord CE5, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 27 points higher (89/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (96/100 vs 77/100). 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 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (96/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (100/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | OnePlus Nord CE5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1696968 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" Fluid AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5200 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, MagicOS 10 | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1430 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Nord CE5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 6.8" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and OnePlus Nord CE5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads OnePlus Nord CE5 by 161.1% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (96/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (77/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (100/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 by 27 points (89/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the OnePlus Nord CE5 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the OnePlus Nord CE5?
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 CE5?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (96/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus Nord CE5 is a better fit for active users.