Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19, while the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 33/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 2,085,000).
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Better Geekbench Single: 3610 vs 3228
- Overall rating 33/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 2085000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 8810
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 51 points higher (84/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (89/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2085000 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3610 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 155 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- —
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Air and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Apple iPhone 17 Air by 52.9% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (89/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (84/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (67/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air by 51 points (84/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.