Honor Magic8 Pro vs Nothing Phone (3)
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $899 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 89/100 vs 77/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5150); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,966,144 vs 2,371,693).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Nothing Phone (3)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3966144 vs 2371693
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6847
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $899
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Nothing Phone (3), the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 12 points higher (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 90/100, Nothing Phone (3) — 68/100; 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 (3) (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (82/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Nothing Phone (3) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3966144 | 2371693 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6847 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5150 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Nothing Phone (3), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Nothing Phone (3) by 67.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Nothing Phone (3) was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (82/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3) — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Nothing Phone (3) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Nothing Phone (3)?
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 (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.