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 Dimensity 8350 Apex; launch prices were $625 and $295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 61/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE5 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,696,968).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
OnePlus Nord CE5
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1696968
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4313
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE5 better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 7000 mAh
- Lighter: 199g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $295 vs $625
- Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the OnePlus Nord CE5, the Honor Magic8 scores 27 points higher (88/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, OnePlus Nord CE5 — 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 CE5 (98/100 vs 70/100). 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 68/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | OnePlus Nord CE5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 8350 Apex | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1696968 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" Fluid AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7100 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 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 | $295 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 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 CE5
- 6.8" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus Nord CE5
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $330. OnePlus Nord CE5 was $330 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 (98/100 vs 70/100).
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 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE5 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord CE5?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE5 by 27 points (88/100 vs 61/100).
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 — 61/100.
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 70/100).
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.