Honor Magic8 vs Nothing Phone (4a) Pro

The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4; estimated prices are $625 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 49/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,405,881).

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 37 points (86/100 vs 49/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Performance 93
Display 100
Camera 84
Battery 82
Design 43
Value for money 67
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Performance 12
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 48
Design 56
Value for money 79
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1405881
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1237
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3281
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better camera (84/100 vs 74/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 205g
  • Cheaper: $449 vs $625

  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 37 points higher (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (93/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).

Honor Magic8: The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic8 Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
AnTuTu 4037547 1405881
Geekbench Single 3640 1237
Geekbench Multi 11033 3281
Display 6.6" Dynamic OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2760x1256 2412x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 90W 45W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm
Weight 205 g 195 g
Price $625 $449
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
84
camera
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
  • 6.6" Dynamic OLED
  • Resolution: 2760x1256
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 80W
82
battery
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic8 and Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
4037547 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
49/100 -187.2%
1405881 AnTuTu

Honor Magic8 leads Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 187.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic8
$625
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
$449

Price difference: $176. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is cheaper by $176.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (93/100 vs 12/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (82/100 vs 48/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro by 37 points (86/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?

The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?

The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 74/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?

The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 12/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro?

The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.