Honor Magic 8 Pro vs Nothing Phone (3) Pro

Compare Honor Magic 8 Pro vs Nothing Phone (3) Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 6200mAh vs…

Honor

Phone (3) Pro

$799

4categories won

8 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Honor Magic 8 Pro takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Honor Magic 8 Pro claims the overall win over the Nothing Phone (3) Pro, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the Phone (3) Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Magic 8 Pro. Choose the Magic 8 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Phone (3) Pro if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryMagic 8 Pro

Magic 8 Pro wins on endurance with 6,200 mAh and 100W fast charging.

🎮 GamingMagic 8 Pro

Magic 8 Pro leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraPhone (3) Pro

Phone (3) Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValuePhone (3) Pro

Phone (3) Pro wins on budget and value at $799 compared to $1099.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Magic 8 Pro vs Phone (3) Pro: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Pro, Nothing Phone (3) Pro
Specification	Magic 8 Pro	Phone (3) Pro
Screen size	6.8"	6.7"
Resolution	1280 x 2800Winner	1080 x 2412
Pixel density	453 ppiWinner	394 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	5000 nitsWinner	2600 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Pro, Nothing Phone (3) Pro
Specification	Magic 8 Pro	Phone (3) Pro
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Process node	3 nm	3 nm
AnTuTu score	3,050,000Winner	2,990,000
Geekbench multi	10380	10300
Maximum RAM	16 GB	16 GB
Maximum storage	1TBWinner	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Pro, Nothing Phone (3) Pro
Specification	Magic 8 Pro	Phone (3) Pro
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	2.5x	5xWinner
Ultrawide	50 MP	50 MP
Selfie camera	50 MPWinner	32 MP
Max video	4K@60fps	4K@60fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Pro, Nothing Phone (3) Pro
Specification	Magic 8 Pro	Phone (3) Pro
Capacity	6,200 mAhWinner	5,400 mAh
Wired charging	100 WWinner	65 W
Wireless charging	80 WWinner	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Pro, Nothing Phone (3) Pro
Specification	Magic 8 Pro	Phone (3) Pro
Weight	223 g	203 gWinner
Thickness	8.8 mm	8.5 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP68/IP69	IP68
Build	Honor NanoCrystal Shield front glass, aerospace aluminum frame, micro-curved velvet matte glass rear	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and rear, 100% recycled aluminum midframe, transparent back panel with Glyph Matrix 2.0

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Pro, Nothing Phone (3) Pro
Specification	Magic 8 Pro	Phone (3) Pro
Operating system	Android 16 (MagicOS 9.0)	Android 16 (Nothing OS 3.5)
OS updates	5 yearsWinner	4 years
Security updates	5 years	5 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Pro, Nothing Phone (3) Pro
Specification	Magic 8 Pro	Phone (3) Pro
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$1,099	$799Winner

Honor Magic 8 Pro

Armed with a cutting-edge 6,200 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, a 200MP periscope telephoto sensor, bank-grade 3D Face Unlock, and a 4320Hz eye-comfort display, the Honor Magic 8 Pro is a flagship tour-de-force.

Display: 6.8"
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Main camera: 50MP
Battery: 6,200mAh

Full Magic 8 Pro specifications →

Nothing Phone (3) Pro

Nothing ascends into true flagship territory with the Phone (3) Pro, introducing a 5x periscope telephoto lens, Snapdragon 8 Elite computing, and the next-generation 540-LED Glyph Matrix 2.0 behind its iconic transparent casing.

Display: 6.7"
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Main camera: 50MP
Battery: 5,400mAh

Full Phone (3) Pro specifications →