Honor Magic8 vs Nothing Phone (3a)
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3; estimated prices are $625 and $329. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 42/100 (a 44-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 1,044,507).
Honor Magic8
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1044507
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 7/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 42/100)
- Lighter: 201g vs 205g
- Cheaper: $329 vs $625
- Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (87/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Nothing Phone (3a), the Honor Magic8 scores 44 points higher (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (93/100 vs 7/100). 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 (3a) (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (87/100 vs 67/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Nothing Phone (3a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1044507 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3315 | |
| 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 | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 201 g | |
| Price | $625 | $329 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Nothing Phone (3a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 286.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $296. Nothing Phone (3a) is cheaper by $296.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (93/100 vs 7/100).
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 (3a) (84/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (82/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (87/100 vs 67/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) by 44 points (86/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 7/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.