Honor Magic8 vs Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro; launch prices were $625 and $249. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 52/100 (a 36-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 884,207).
Honor Magic8
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 199g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $625
- Overall rating 52/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite, the Honor Magic8 scores 36 points higher (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 58/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 884207 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2392x1080 | |
| 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 | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $249 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Nothing Phone (3a) Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 356.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $376. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $376 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 36 points (88/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite?
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 (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use.