Honor Magic8 Pro vs Nothing Phone (2)
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; launch prices were $899 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 63/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 4700); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,023,211 vs 1,436,634).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Nothing Phone (2)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3023211 vs 1436634
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4200
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 199g vs 201g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $899
- Overall rating 63/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Nothing Phone (2), the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 24 points higher (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (94/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Nothing Phone (2) — 40/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (94/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (91/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (82/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Nothing Phone (2) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 1436634 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4200 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Nothing Phone (2), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Nothing Phone (2) by 110.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Nothing Phone (2) was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (94/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (91/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (82/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) by 24 points (87/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Nothing Phone (2) — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Nothing Phone (2)?
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 (2) is a better fit for active users.