HMD Pulse 2 Pro vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The HMD Pulse 2 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T615, 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 36/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 198g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes HMD Pulse 2 Pro better?
- Overall rating 36/100
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 380
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1300
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Lighter: 155g vs 198g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse 2 Pro vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 53 points higher (89/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (97/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (100/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse 2 Pro | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T615 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 380 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1300 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | $189 | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (97/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (85/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (77/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (100/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro by 53 points (89/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse 2 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The HMD Pulse 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse 2 Pro 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.