Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs OnePlus Nord CE6
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the OnePlus Nord CE6 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 60/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE6 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,145,513); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
OnePlus Nord CE6
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1145513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3168
- Lighter: 155g vs 215g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 44/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE6 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the OnePlus Nord CE6, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 29 points higher (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 (97/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 (100/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | OnePlus Nord CE6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1145513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1223 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3168 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 155 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $320 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Nord CE6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus Nord CE6
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and OnePlus Nord CE6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads OnePlus Nord CE6 by 286.7% 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 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 (97/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 (100/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the OnePlus Nord CE6?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 by 29 points (89/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the OnePlus Nord CE6?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the OnePlus Nord CE6 — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the OnePlus Nord CE6?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the OnePlus Nord CE6?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the OnePlus Nord CE6?
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 CE6 is a better fit for active users.