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 7s Gen 4; estimated prices are $899 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 67/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5200); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 1,405,881).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 1405881
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1237
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3281
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 66/100)
- Lighter: 195g vs 199g
- Cheaper: $449 vs $899
- Better portability (62/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 21 points higher (88/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 64/100). 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). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (95/100 vs 64/100). 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). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (88/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | 1405881 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1237 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3281 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $899 | $449 |
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
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
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
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 123.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $450. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is cheaper by $450.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (95/100 vs 64/100).
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).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (88/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 21 points (88/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 67/100.
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 (95/100 vs 64/100).
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.