Honor Magic8 Pro vs OnePlus Nord 5
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $899 and $385. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 67/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 5 has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5850); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,023,211 vs 1,848,224).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
OnePlus Nord 5
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3023211 vs 1848224
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 199g vs 211g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 51/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5850 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $385 vs $899
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the OnePlus Nord 5, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 20 points higher (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (94/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, OnePlus Nord 5 — 64/100; 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 OnePlus Nord 5 (94/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | OnePlus Nord 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 1848224 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2800x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $385 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and OnePlus Nord 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads OnePlus Nord 5 by 63.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $514. OnePlus Nord 5 was $514 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (94/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (91/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (82/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 by 20 points (87/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the OnePlus Nord 5 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the OnePlus Nord 5?
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 OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users.