Honor Magic 8 Ultimate vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

Compare Honor Magic 8 Ultimate vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, 50MP vs 50MP camera…

Honor

Phone (3a) Pro

$429

2categories won

6 categories tied · 19 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Honor Magic 8 Ultimate takes the overall win

Overall Pick

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

🔋 BatteryMagic 8 Ultimate

Magic 8 Ultimate wins on endurance with 6,600 mAh and 100W fast charging.

🎮 GamingMagic 8 Ultimate

Magic 8 Ultimate leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.

📸 CameraMagic 8 Ultimate

Magic 8 Ultimate wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3.7x dedicated optical zoom.

🏷️ ValuePhone (3a) Pro

Phone (3a) Pro wins on budget and value at $429 compared to $1299.

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 Ultimate vs Phone (3a) Pro: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Phone (3a) Pro
Screen size	6.81"	6.72"
Resolution	1280 x 2800Winner	1080 x 2412
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	5000 nitsWinner	2000 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Phone (3a) Pro
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
Process node	3 nmWinner	4 nm
Maximum RAM	24 GBWinner	16 GB
Maximum storage	1TBWinner	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Phone (3a) Pro
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	3.7xWinner	2x
Ultrawide	50 MP	50 MP
Selfie camera	50 MPWinner	32 MP

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Phone (3a) Pro
Capacity	6,600 mAhWinner	5,400 mAh
Wired charging	100 WWinner	65 W
Wireless charging	66 WWinner	25 W

Design

Design comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Phone (3a) Pro
Weight	226 g	194 gWinner
Thickness	8.6 mm	8.4 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP68

Software and support

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

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Honor Magic 8 Ultimate, Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Specification	Magic 8 Ultimate	Phone (3a) Pro
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 6
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$1,299	$429Winner