Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Nothing Phone (3a)
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3; launch prices were $1090 and $329. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 60/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,050,601); the Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Nothing Phone (3a)
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $1090
- Better portability (54/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Nothing Phone (3a), the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 28 points higher (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 86/100, Nothing Phone (3a) — 56/100; 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 (3a) (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (54/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Nothing Phone (3a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1050601 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $329 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Nothing Phone (3a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 276.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $761. Nothing Phone (3a) was $761 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (98/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (87/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (92/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (54/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) by 28 points (88/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Nothing Phone (3a)?
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 (3a) is a better fit for active users.