Honor Magic8 vs OnePlus Nord CE6
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord CE6 (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 CE6 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,145,513).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
OnePlus Nord CE6
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1145513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3168
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 205g vs 215g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 44/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE6 better?
- 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)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the OnePlus Nord CE6, the Honor Magic8 scores 28 points higher (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 61/100). 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 — 90/100, OnePlus Nord CE6 — 56/100; 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 (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 (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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | OnePlus Nord CE6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1145513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1223 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3168 | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Nord CE6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus Nord CE6
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and OnePlus Nord CE6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads OnePlus Nord CE6 by 252.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $305. OnePlus Nord CE6 was $305 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 (98/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 (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).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord CE6?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE6 by 28 points (88/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the OnePlus Nord CE6?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the OnePlus Nord CE6 — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord CE6?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord CE6?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the OnePlus Nord CE6?
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 CE6 is a better fit for active users.