Honor Magic8 vs OnePlus Nord CE 6
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord CE 6 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4; launch prices were $625 and $320. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 60/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE 6 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,035,754).
Honor Magic8
OnePlus Nord CE 6
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1035754
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1237
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3281
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 205g vs 215g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $320 vs $625
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the OnePlus Nord CE 6, the Honor Magic8 scores 28 points higher (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, OnePlus Nord CE 6 — 62/100; 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 6 (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 6 (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | OnePlus Nord CE 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1035754 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1237 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $320 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Nord CE 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus Nord CE 6
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and OnePlus Nord CE 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads OnePlus Nord CE 6 by 289.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $305. OnePlus Nord CE 6 was $305 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 6 (98/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 6 (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord CE 6?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 6 by 28 points (88/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the OnePlus Nord CE 6?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the OnePlus Nord CE 6 — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord CE 6?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord CE 6?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the OnePlus Nord CE 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 CE 6 is a better fit for active users.