Honor Magic8 vs OnePlus Nord 2 Lite
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 48/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 592,015).
Honor Magic8
OnePlus Nord 2 Lite
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 205g
- Overall rating 48/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite, the Honor Magic8 scores 40 points higher (88/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | OnePlus Nord 2 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, OxygenOS 12.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 164.3×75.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Nord 2 Lite
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord 2 Lite
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus Nord 2 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and OnePlus Nord 2 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads OnePlus Nord 2 Lite by 582.0% in our overall performance rating.
OnePlus Nord 2 Lite
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite (85/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite by 40 points (88/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord 2 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the OnePlus Nord 2 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 OnePlus Nord 2 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.