Honor Magic8 lite vs Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
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Honor Magic8 lite
Starting at
£524.00
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
Starting at
£485.16What's the difference between the Honor Magic8 lite and Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro?
Honor Magic8 lite vs Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro comes down to the chipset, battery and screen size. Refurbished, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro starts at £485.16, £38.84 less than the Honor Magic8 lite.
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- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (4 nm) on the Honor Magic8 lite, Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro (4 nm) on the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro.
- Battery: 7500 mAh, 8300 mAh on the Honor Magic8 lite, 5000 mAh on the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro.
- Screen size: 6.79 inch on the Honor Magic8 lite, 6.77 inch on the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro.
Honor Magic8 lite vs Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro specs
The Honor Magic8 lite and Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro both run Android and offer 5G connectivity with similar sizes and weights. The Honor Magic8 lite is designed for those who prioritise long-lasting battery life and detailed photography, thanks to its larger battery options and a high-resolution 50 MP front camera. Both have similar screen refresh rates and RAM, but the Honor Magic8 lite offers a larger screen resolution and more rear cameras, making it more appealing for users valuing screen clarity and camera versatility.
Honor Magic8 lite vs Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro price
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Honor Magic8 lite vs Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro battery life and software updates
These affect daily use duration, ease of maintenance, and user experience consistency.
Battery Capacity
The Honor Magic8 lite offers two battery sizes, 7500 mAh and 8300 mAh, which provide longer usage between charges. This suits users who spend extended time away from charging points. The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro has a 5000 mAh battery, which still supports a full day for many but may require more frequent charging for heavy users.
Repairability Index
Buyers who value the potential for easier repairs might prefer the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro.
Operating System
Both devices run on Android, providing a familiar and flexible user environment with access to the same app ecosystem.
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Fast charging
Foldable
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Honor Magic8 lite vs Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro performance
Performance depends on chipset, RAM, and storage options. These influence speed, multitasking ability, and how much data and apps you can keep on the device.
Chipset Differences
The Honor Magic8 lite uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chipset built on a 4 nm process, offering efficient performance suitable for everyday tasks and moderate multitasking. The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro runs on the Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro chipset, also on 4 nm, which provides reliable performance for typical app use and media consumption.
RAM Capacity
Both phones come with 8 GB of RAM, enough to keep many apps open and running smoothly, ensuring consistent performance during daily use.
Storage Options
The Honor Magic8 lite is stocked with 256GB of storage, offering ample space for apps, photos, and media without needing to manage storage carefully. The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro comes with 128GB, suitable for average use but requiring more frequent management of files and apps.
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Honor Magic8 lite vs Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro screen
Screen quality involves size, resolution, refresh rate, and panel type, all important for viewing comfort, clarity, and smoothness during interaction.
Screen Size and Resolution
The Honor Magic8 lite features a slightly larger 6.79 inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1200x2640 pixels, delivering sharper detail and more vertical space for reading and video. The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro has a 6.77 inch AMOLED screen with 2400x1080 pixels, providing a wide, smooth viewing experience that suits everyday media and browsing.
Refresh Rate
Both devices have a 120 Hz refresh rate, which makes scrolling and animations feel smooth and responsive.
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Resolution
Screen size
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Honor Magic8 lite vs Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro camera
Audiovisual features focus on camera systems, influencing photo and video capabilities and front-facing camera detail for selfies or video calls.
Rear Camera Setup
The Honor Magic8 lite includes a quadruple camera array, offering more versatility for different types of photography such as wide-angle or depth effects. The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro has a triple camera setup, providing essential camera functionality suitable for most photography needs.
Front Camera Resolution
The Honor Magic8 lite sports a 50 MP front camera, delivering highly detailed selfies and video calls. The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro features a 16 MP in-display front camera, which balances a sleek screen design with good front-facing image quality.
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Main camera
Honor Magic8 lite vs Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro size and design
Miscellaneous specs include physical dimensions, network and SIM support, connectors, and other usability details that affect everyday handling and compatibility.
Physical Dimensions and Weight
The Honor Magic8 lite measures 161.9 mm in height, 76.1 mm in width, and 7.8 mm in depth, weighing 189 g. The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is slightly taller at 164 mm and wider at 78 mm, with the same depth of 7.8 mm and a weight of 190 g. These differences may influence how the phones feel in the hand or fit in pockets.
Connector Type
The Honor Magic8 lite uses a USB-C connector.
Carrier and SIM Compatibility
Both phones are unlocked and support dual physical SIM cards, giving you flexibility to use multiple networks or separate work and personal lines. Both also support 5G connectivity for faster mobile internet.
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Honor Magic8 lite or Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro: which should you buy?
Buy the Honor Magic8 lite if
- you want a higher-resolution front camera (50 megapixels vs 16 megapixels)
Buy the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro if
- you want to spend less: it starts at £485.16, £38.84 less than the Honor Magic8 lite
Honor Magic8 lite vs Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro FAQs
Honor Magic8 lite vs Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro comes down to the chipset, battery and screen size. Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (4 nm) on the Honor Magic8 lite, Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro (4 nm) on the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro. Battery: 7500 mAh, 8300 mAh on the Honor Magic8 lite, 5000 mAh on the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro.
The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is cheaper refurbished, from £485.16 compared with £524 for the Honor Magic8 lite.
The Honor Magic8 lite has 7500 mAh, 8300 mAh and the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro has 5000 mAh.
Refurbished, the Honor Magic8 lite comes in 256GB, and the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro in 128GB.
