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 Dimensity 8350 Apex. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 61/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE5 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5500); 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
OnePlus Nord CE5
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1696968
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4313
- Lighter: 155g vs 199g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 57/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE5 better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 61/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the OnePlus Nord CE5, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 28 points higher (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (97/100 vs 70/100). 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 is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (100/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | OnePlus Nord CE5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Dimensity 8350 Apex | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1696968 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" Fluid AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7100 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1430 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $295 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 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 CE5
- 6.8" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (97/100 vs 70/100).
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 is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (100/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 28 points (89/100 vs 61/100).
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 — 61/100.
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 (97/100 vs 70/100).
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.