Honor Magic8 Pro vs Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4; launch prices were $899 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 68/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5200); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,023,211 vs 1,355,225).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3023211 vs 1355225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $899
- Better portability (62/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 19 points higher (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 60/100; 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 (4a) Pro (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (82/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 1355225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5200 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 | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 123.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $450. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro was $450 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (94/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (82/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
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 (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users.