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 — 87/100 vs 68/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 6 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5850); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,023,211 vs 2,314,061).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
OnePlus Nord 6
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3023211 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 (94/100 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 19 points higher (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (94/100 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 — 86/100, 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 is a bit better (94/100 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 | 3023211 | 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 30.6% 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 is a bit better (94/100 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 is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 6 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the OnePlus Nord 6?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, 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 (94/100 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.