Honor Magic8 Pro vs Nothing Phone (2a)
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro; launch prices were $899 and $349. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 59/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,023,211 vs 985,261).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Nothing Phone (2a)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3023211 vs 985261
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $899
- Better portability (59/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Nothing Phone (2a), the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 28 points higher (87/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (94/100 vs 58/100). 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 48/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Nothing Phone (2a) — 52/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (91/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Nothing Phone (2a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 985261 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2412x1084 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $349 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 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 (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Nothing Phone (2a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 206.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $550. Nothing Phone (2a) was $550 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (94/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (91/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (82/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) by 28 points (87/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
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 (2a)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Nothing Phone (2a)?
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.