Honor Magic8 Pro vs Nothing Phone (1)
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nothing Phone (1) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 56/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 4500); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 830,458); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic8 Pro has the stronger camera (164 vs 114).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Nothing Phone (1)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 830458
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Lighter: 193g vs 199g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Nothing Phone (1), the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 32 points higher (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (1) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (1) and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Nothing Phone (1) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | 830458 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | 114 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, Nothing OS 1.1.3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 700 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 159.2×75.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (1)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (1)
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nothing Phone (1)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Nothing Phone (1), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Nothing Phone (1) by 279.0% in our overall performance rating.
Nothing Phone (1)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (95/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (1) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (91/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (82/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (1) and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nothing Phone (1)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) by 32 points (88/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (1)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nothing Phone (1) — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nothing Phone (1)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nothing Phone (1)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Nothing Phone (1)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Nothing Phone (1) is a better fit for everyday use.