Honor Magic8 vs OnePlus Nord 3
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord 3 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 60/100 (a 28-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 1,542,660).
Honor Magic8
OnePlus Nord 3
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1542660
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1693
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4384
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Lighter: 193g vs 205g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the OnePlus Nord 3, the Honor Magic8 scores 28 points higher (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the OnePlus Nord 3 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | OnePlus Nord 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1542660 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4384 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" Fluid AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1240x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| 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 / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, OxygenOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 162.0×75.1×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Nord 3
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord 3
- 6.7" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1240x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus Nord 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and OnePlus Nord 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads OnePlus Nord 3 by 161.7% in our overall performance rating.
OnePlus Nord 3
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (98/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the OnePlus Nord 3 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (85/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord 3?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 by 28 points (88/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the OnePlus Nord 3?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the OnePlus Nord 3 — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord 3?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord 3?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the OnePlus Nord 3?
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 3 is a better fit for active users.