Honor Magic8 vs OnePlus Nord CE 4
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord CE 4 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3; launch prices were $625 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 56/100 (a 32-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 1,025,251); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the OnePlus Nord CE 4 doesn't; the OnePlus Nord CE 4 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
OnePlus Nord CE 4
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1025251
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2967
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 60/100)
- Lighter: 184g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $625
- Better portability (64/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the OnePlus Nord CE 4, the Honor Magic8 scores 32 points higher (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, OnePlus Nord CE 4 — 54/100; 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 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 4 (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 4 (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 4 (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 4 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | OnePlus Nord CE 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1025251 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1131 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2967 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 162.5×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $300 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Nord CE 4
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE 4
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus Nord CE 4
- 5500 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and OnePlus Nord CE 4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads OnePlus Nord CE 4 by 293.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $325. OnePlus Nord CE 4 was $325 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 4 (98/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 4 (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 4 (85/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 4 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord CE 4?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 4 by 32 points (88/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the OnePlus Nord CE 4?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the OnePlus Nord CE 4 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord CE 4?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord CE 4?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the OnePlus Nord CE 4?
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 CE 4 is a better fit for everyday use.