Honor Magic8 vs OnePlus Nord 5
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $625 and $385. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 67/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6800); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,849,271).
Honor Magic8
OnePlus Nord 5
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1849271
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4817
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 205g vs 211g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $385 vs $625
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the OnePlus Nord 5, the Honor Magic8 scores 21 points higher (88/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, OnePlus Nord 5 — 72/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | OnePlus Nord 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1849271 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4817 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2800x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6800 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 | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $385 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Nord 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus Nord 5
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and OnePlus Nord 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads OnePlus Nord 5 by 118.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $240. OnePlus Nord 5 was $240 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 by 21 points (88/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the OnePlus Nord 5 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord 5?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the OnePlus Nord 5?
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 5 is a better fit for active users.