Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Nothing Phone (2)
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; launch prices were $1090 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 63/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4700); the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,436,634); the Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Nothing Phone (2)
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1436634
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4200
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1090
- Better portability (52/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Nothing Phone (2), the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 25 points higher (88/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100, Nothing Phone (2) — 40/100; 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 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (52/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Nothing Phone (2) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1436634 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4200 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Nothing Phone (2), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Nothing Phone (2) by 175.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $491. Nothing Phone (2) was $491 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (98/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (87/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (92/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (52/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) by 25 points (88/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nothing Phone (2) — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.