Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 81/100 (a 8-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 3,434,654).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4772 vs 3352
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12989 vs 10402
- Overall rating 81/100
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 3434654
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (87/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 8 points higher (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 97/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4772 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12989 | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 155 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Apple iPhone Air 2 by 22.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 97/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (87/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air edges out the Apple iPhone Air 2 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.