Honor Magic8 vs Nothing Phone (2)
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; estimated prices are $625 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 44/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4700); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,436,722).
Honor Magic8
Nothing Phone (2)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1436722
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 38/100)
- Lighter: 201g vs 205g
- Cheaper: $599 vs $625
- Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (69/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Nothing Phone (2), the Honor Magic8 scores 42 points higher (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (82/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (93/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (82/100 vs 38/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Nothing Phone (2) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1436722 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4200 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 201 g | |
| Price | $625 | $599 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor Magic8 and Nothing Phone (2), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Nothing Phone (2) by 181.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $26. Nothing Phone (2) is cheaper by $26.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (93/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (84/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (82/100 vs 38/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) by 42 points (86/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Nothing Phone (2) — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for everyday use.