Apple iPhone Air vs Honor Magic8 Pro
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 75/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,023,211 vs 2,538,751); per DXOMark lab testing, the Honor Magic8 Pro has the stronger camera (164 vs 141); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Honor Magic8 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3639
- Lighter: 165g vs 199g
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3023211 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9800
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $999
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Honor Magic8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 12 points higher (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 60/100, Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (91/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (82/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (96/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Honor Magic8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3023211 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 5850 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | 164 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Honor Magic8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Apple iPhone Air by 16.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Honor Magic8 Pro was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (91/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (82/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (96/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone Air — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Honor Magic8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.