Honor Magic8 vs Nothing Phone (2a)
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro; launch prices were $625 and $349. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 59/100 (a 29-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 985,261); the Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Nothing Phone (2a)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 985261
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $625
- Better portability (59/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Nothing Phone (2a), the Honor Magic8 scores 29 points higher (88/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Nothing Phone (2a) — 52/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Nothing Phone (2a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 985261 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2412x1084 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $349 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Nothing Phone (2a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 309.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $276. Nothing Phone (2a) was $276 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (98/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (87/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) by 29 points (88/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.