Honor Magic8 vs OnePlus Nord CE4
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord CE4 (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 57/100 (a 31-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 1,051,702); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the OnePlus Nord CE4 doesn't; the OnePlus Nord CE4 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
OnePlus Nord CE4
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1051702
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3111
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE4 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 186g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $625
- Better portability (63/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the OnePlus Nord CE4, the Honor Magic8 scores 31 points higher (88/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, OnePlus Nord CE4 — 52/100; 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 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE4 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | OnePlus Nord CE4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1051702 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1131 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3111 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, ColorOS 14 | |
| 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 | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Nord CE4
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE4
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus Nord CE4
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and OnePlus Nord CE4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads OnePlus Nord CE4 by 283.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $325. OnePlus Nord CE4 was $325 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 (98/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE4 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord CE4?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 by 31 points (88/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the OnePlus Nord CE4?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the OnePlus Nord CE4 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord CE4?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord CE4?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the OnePlus Nord CE4?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.