Honor Magic8 vs OnePlus Nord 6
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord 6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $625 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 68/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 6 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,314,061).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
OnePlus Nord 6
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2314061
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6649
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 205g vs 210g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 47/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 6 better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $625
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the OnePlus Nord 6, the Honor Magic8 scores 20 points higher (88/100 vs 68/100). 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 "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, OnePlus Nord 6 — 62/100; 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 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | OnePlus Nord 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2314061 | |
| 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 | 7500 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 | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Nord 6
- 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
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus Nord 6
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and OnePlus Nord 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads OnePlus Nord 6 by 74.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $205. OnePlus Nord 6 was $205 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (98/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (85/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord 6?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 by 20 points (88/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the OnePlus Nord 6?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the OnePlus Nord 6 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord 6?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord 6?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the OnePlus Nord 6?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users.