Side-by-side technical data
Nothing Phone (4a) vs Honor Magic8 Lite
Comparison between Nothing Phone (4a) and Honor Magic8 Lite: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Nothing and Honor.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Phone (4a) | Magic8 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 8.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.4 | 6.7 |
| Camera | 8.1 | 7.0 |
| Connectivity | 7.5 | 7.2 |
| Battery & charging | 6.7 | 7.3 |
Which one is for you?
Nothing Phone (4a), if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- 3DMark Wild Life Extreme
- 1,128
- against 982
Honor Magic8 Lite, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,500 mAh
- against 5,080 mAh
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR4X
- Peak Display Brightness
- 6,000 nits
- against 4,500 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Phone (4a) | Magic8 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 810 | Qualcomm Adreno 810 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.7 GHz Best value | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,183,775 | 754,210 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1×2.7 GHz Cortex-A720, 3×2.4 GHz Cortex-A720, and 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. | Octa-core processor with 1x 2.3 GHz Cortex-A720, 3x 2.2 GHz Cortex-A720 and 4x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR5 Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 1,128 Best value | 982 |
Design
| Specification | Phone (4a) | Magic8 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Pink, White, Black, Blue | Black, Green, Red, Brown, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.6 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Body Height | 164 mm | 161.9 mm |
| Weight | 204.5 g | 193 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 88 % | 90.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Splash Resistant |
| Resistance Features | IP64 | IP68, IP69, IP69K Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 0.25 m | 6 m Best value |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | A Best value |
| Repairability Class | C | B Best value |
| Drop Test Count | 100 | 270 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Phone (4a) | Magic8 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | B |
| Battery Capacity | 5,080 mAh | 7,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 50 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 63 h | 69 h Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,400 Best value | 1,200 |
Display
| Specification | Phone (4a) | Magic8 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,500 nits | 6,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ | 6.79″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,224 px Best value | 1,200 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,720 px Best value | 2,640 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 440 ppi Best value | 427 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 2,500 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs Level 5, HDR10, HDR10+, Ultra HDR, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, One Billion Colors, Color LED Notifications, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Scratch Resistant, Mohs Level 5, HDR, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 3840Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Phone (4a) | Magic8 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Phone (4a) | Magic8 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Phone (4a) | Magic8 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 Best value | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 3 years Best value | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Phone (4a) | Magic8 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,900 Mbps | 2,900 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 1,600 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Phone (4a) | Magic8 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
Technical
| Specification | Phone (4a) | Magic8 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 349 € | — |
| Model numbers | A069 | MTN-NX1M |
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