Honor Magic8 Pro vs OnePlus Nord 6
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord 6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $899 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 89/100 vs 68/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 6 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5850); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,966,144 vs 2,314,061).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
OnePlus Nord 6
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3966144 vs 2314061
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6649
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 199g vs 210g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 47/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 6 better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5850 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $899
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the OnePlus Nord 6, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 21 points higher (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 90/100, OnePlus Nord 6 — 62/100; 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 6 (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | OnePlus Nord 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3966144 | 2314061 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2072 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6649 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 7500 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 | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus Nord 6
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and OnePlus Nord 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads OnePlus Nord 6 by 71.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $479. OnePlus Nord 6 was $479 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (98/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (91/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the OnePlus Nord 6?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 by 21 points (89/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the OnePlus Nord 6?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the OnePlus Nord 6 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the OnePlus Nord 6?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the OnePlus Nord 6?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the OnePlus Nord 6?
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 6 is a better fit for gamers and power users.