Honor Magic8 vs OnePlus Nord CE5
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord CE5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 62/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,696,968).
Honor Magic8
OnePlus Nord CE5
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1696968
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 199g vs 205g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the OnePlus Nord CE5, the Honor Magic8 scores 26 points higher (88/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (98/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | OnePlus Nord CE5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1696968 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" Fluid AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5200 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 | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1430 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Nord CE5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 6.8" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and OnePlus Nord CE5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads OnePlus Nord CE5 by 137.9% in our overall performance rating.
OnePlus Nord CE5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (98/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (85/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 by 26 points (88/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the OnePlus Nord CE5 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the OnePlus Nord CE5?
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 CE5 is a better fit for active users.