Honor Magic8 vs OnePlus Nord 6 (India)
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 72/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,314,417).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
OnePlus Nord 6 (India)
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2314417
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6649
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 205g vs 217g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 43/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 6 (India) better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the OnePlus Nord 6 (India), the Honor Magic8 scores 16 points higher (88/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | OnePlus Nord 6 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2314417 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2072 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6649 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Nord 6 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord 6 (India)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus Nord 6 (India)
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and OnePlus Nord 6 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads OnePlus Nord 6 (India) by 74.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus Nord 6 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) (98/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord 6 (India)?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the OnePlus Nord 6 (India)?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the OnePlus Nord 6 (India) — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord 6 (India)?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord 6 (India)?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the OnePlus Nord 6 (India)?
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 6 (India) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.