Honor Magic8 vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 40/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,037,391); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1037391
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2560
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 50W
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 5/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 44/100)
- Better value for money (67/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, the Honor Magic8 scores 46 points higher (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (93/100 vs 5/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (62/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1037391 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1111 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2560 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 50W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $625 | — |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 289.2% in our overall performance rating.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (93/100 vs 5/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (84/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (82/100 vs 44/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (62/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 46 points (86/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use.