Honor Magic8 vs OnePlus Nord N20 5G

The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord N20 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 50/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 592,015); the OnePlus Nord N20 5G is noticeably lighter (173g vs 205g).

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 5G by 38 points (88/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Performance 98
Display 85
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability 56
Value for money 88
OnePlus Nord N20 5G
Performance 46
Display 84
Camera 40
Battery 35
Portability 80
Value for money
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2003
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord N20 5G better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 173g vs 205g

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the OnePlus Nord N20 5G, the Honor Magic8 scores 38 points higher (88/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 5G (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the OnePlus Nord N20 5G are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 5G (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 5G (85/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord N20 5G notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (80/100 vs 56/100).

Honor Magic8: The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
OnePlus Nord N20 5G: The OnePlus Nord N20 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic8 OnePlus Nord N20 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
AnTuTu 4037547 592015
Geekbench Single 3640 905
Geekbench Multi 11033 2003
Display 6.6" Dynamic OLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2760x1256 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 90W 33W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, OxygenOS 11
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm 159.9×73.2×7.5 mm
Weight 205 g 173 g
Launch price $625
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
OnePlus Nord N20 5G
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
  • 6.6" Dynamic OLED
  • Resolution: 2760x1256
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
OnePlus Nord N20 5G
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
84
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 80W
85
battery
OnePlus Nord N20 5G
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic8 and OnePlus Nord N20 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100
4037547 AnTuTu
OnePlus Nord N20 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
50/100 -582.0%
592015 AnTuTu

Honor Magic8 leads OnePlus Nord N20 5G by 582.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic8
$625
OnePlus Nord N20 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 5G (98/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the OnePlus Nord N20 5G are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 5G (87/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 5G (85/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord N20 5G notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (80/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord N20 5G?

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 5G by 38 points (88/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the OnePlus Nord N20 5G?

The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the OnePlus Nord N20 5G — 50/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord N20 5G?

The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord N20 5G?

The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the OnePlus Nord N20 5G?

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 N20 5G is a better fit for everyday use.