Honor Magic8 vs OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex; launch prices were $625 and $223. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 55/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 922,227).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 922227
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3185
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Lighter: 205g vs 208g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 76/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $223 vs $625
- Overall rating 55/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite, the Honor Magic8 scores 33 points higher (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite — 66/100; 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 CE6 Lite (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 922227 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $223 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite by 337.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $402. OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite was $402 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite (98/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite (87/100 vs 30/100).
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 and the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite by 33 points (88/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.