Honor Magic8 vs OnePlus Nord 4

The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord 4 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3; estimated prices are $625 and $498. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 45/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,645,573).

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 4 by 41 points (86/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Performance 93
Display 100
Camera 84
Battery 82
Design 43
Value for money 67
OnePlus Nord 4
Performance 26
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 63
Design 51
Value for money 76
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1645573
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1860
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5045
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better camera (84/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 63/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 4 better?
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Lighter: 199g vs 205g
  • Cheaper: $498 vs $625

  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the OnePlus Nord 4, the Honor Magic8 scores 41 points higher (86/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (82/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 4 (93/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 4 (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 4 (82/100 vs 63/100). In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord 4 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord 4 is a bit better (76/100 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.
OnePlus Nord 4: The OnePlus Nord 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic8 OnePlus Nord 4
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
AnTuTu 4037547 1645573
Geekbench Single 3640 1860
Geekbench Multi 11033 5045
Display 6.6" Dynamic OLED 6.7" Fluid AMOLED
Resolution 2760x1256 1240x2772
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5500 mAh
Charging 90W 100W
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 / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, OxygenOS 14.1
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits 2150 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm 162.6×75.0×8.0 mm
Weight 205 g 199 g
Price $625 $498
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
84
camera
OnePlus Nord 4
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
  • 6.6" Dynamic OLED
  • Resolution: 2760x1256
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
OnePlus Nord 4
  • 6.7" Fluid AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1240x2772
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 80W
82
battery
OnePlus Nord 4
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic8 and OnePlus Nord 4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
4037547 AnTuTu
OnePlus Nord 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
45/100 -145.4%
1645573 AnTuTu

Honor Magic8 leads OnePlus Nord 4 by 145.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic8
$625
OnePlus Nord 4
$498

Price difference: $127. OnePlus Nord 4 is cheaper by $127.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 4 (93/100 vs 26/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 4 (84/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 4 (82/100 vs 63/100).

design

In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord 4 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Nord 4 is a bit better (76/100 vs 67/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord 4?

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 4 by 41 points (86/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the OnePlus Nord 4?

The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the OnePlus Nord 4 — 45/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord 4?

The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord 4?

The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 26/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the OnePlus Nord 4?

The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus Nord 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.