Honor Magic8 vs OnePlus Nord
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OnePlus Nord (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G; launch prices were $625 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 44/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4115); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 597,974); the OnePlus Nord is noticeably lighter (184g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
OnePlus Nord
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4115 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 69/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord better?
- Lighter: 184g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $625
- Better portability (67/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the OnePlus Nord, the Honor Magic8 scores 44 points higher (88/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 27/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, OnePlus Nord — 16/100; 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 (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord (85/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | OnePlus Nord | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4115 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 158.3×73.3×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $399 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Nord
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus Nord
- 4115 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and OnePlus Nord, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads OnePlus Nord by 575.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $226. OnePlus Nord was $226 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord (98/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (85/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord (85/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord by 44 points (88/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the OnePlus Nord?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the OnePlus Nord — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the OnePlus Nord?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the OnePlus Nord?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.