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).
Honor Magic8
OnePlus Nord
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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)
- Lighter: 184g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $625
- Better portability (67/100 vs 56/100)
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 — 88/100, OnePlus Nord — 26/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. 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).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | OnePlus Nord | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 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 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Nord
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
OnePlus Nord
- 4115 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
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.
Launch price difference: $226. OnePlus Nord was $226 cheaper at launch.
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).
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. The OnePlus Nord is a better fit for everyday use.