Honor Magic8 vs OnePlus Nord 2
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord 2 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200; launch prices were $625 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 54/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 960,724); the OnePlus Nord 2 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
OnePlus Nord 2
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3353
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 69/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 2 better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $625
- Better portability (70/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the OnePlus Nord 2, the Honor Magic8 scores 34 points higher (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, OnePlus Nord 2 — 36/100; 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 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | OnePlus Nord 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 960724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1143 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3353 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Nord 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus Nord 2
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and OnePlus Nord 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads OnePlus Nord 2 by 320.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $225. OnePlus Nord 2 was $225 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (98/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (85/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (85/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord 2?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the OnePlus Nord 2?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the OnePlus Nord 2 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord 2?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord 2?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the OnePlus Nord 2?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.