Honor Magic8 vs Nothing Phone (3)
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $625 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 77/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5150); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,371,693); the Honor Magic8 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Nothing Phone (3)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2371693
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6847
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 205g
- Overall rating 77/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Nothing Phone (3), the Honor Magic8 scores 11 points higher (88/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Nothing Phone (3) — 68/100; 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 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Nothing Phone (3) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2371693 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6847 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5150 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Nothing Phone (3), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Nothing Phone (3) by 70.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $174. Honor Magic8 was $174 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (85/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3) — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nothing Phone (3) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.