HMD Key vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The HMD Key (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9832E, 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 22/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Key doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 185g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Key
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes HMD Key better?
- Overall rating 22/100
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 185g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Key vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 67 points higher (89/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the HMD Key (85/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the HMD Key (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the HMD Key (77/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the HMD Key (100/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Key | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9832E | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Key
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Key
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Key
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the HMD Key (85/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the HMD Key (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the HMD Key (77/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the HMD Key (100/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Key or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the HMD Key by 67 points (89/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Key and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The HMD Key has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Key or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the HMD Key over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.