Honor Magic8 vs OnePlus Nord N30

The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord N30 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G; estimated prices are $625 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 48/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 592,015).

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N30 by 40 points (88/100 vs 48/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Performance 98
Display 85
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability 56
Value for money
OnePlus Nord N30
Performance 46
Display 66
Camera 41
Battery 49
Portability 59
Value for money 38
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 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 50W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord N30 better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 195g vs 205g
  • Cheaper: $300 vs $625

  • Better portability (59/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the OnePlus Nord N30, the Honor Magic8 scores 40 points higher (88/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N30 (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord N30 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N30 (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N30 (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord N30 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (59/100 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.
OnePlus Nord N30: The OnePlus Nord N30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic8 OnePlus Nord N30
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 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2760x1256 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W 50W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, OxygenOS 13.1
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits 680 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm 165.5×76.0×8.3 mm
Weight 205 g 195 g
Price $625 $300
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
OnePlus Nord N30
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.7
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
  • 6.6" Dynamic OLED
  • Resolution: 2760x1256
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
OnePlus Nord N30
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 80W
85
battery
OnePlus Nord N30
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic8 and OnePlus Nord N30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100
4037547 AnTuTu
OnePlus Nord N30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
48/100 -582.0%
592015 AnTuTu

Honor Magic8 leads OnePlus Nord N30 by 582.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic8
$625
OnePlus Nord N30
$300

Price difference: $325. OnePlus Nord N30 is cheaper by $325.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N30 (98/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord N30 (85/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N30 (87/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N30 (85/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord N30 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord N30?

The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N30 by 40 points (88/100 vs 48/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the OnePlus Nord N30?

The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the OnePlus Nord N30 — 48/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord N30?

The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord N30?

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

Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the OnePlus Nord N30?

The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus Nord N30 is a better fit for everyday use.