Honor 300 Pro vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Honor 300 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 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 76/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5300); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 2,508,188); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 300 Pro
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes Honor 300 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 77/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 2508188
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5300 mAh
- Lighter: 155g vs 199g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 300 Pro vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 13 points higher (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (97/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor 300 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor 300 Pro (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 300 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 300 Pro (100/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 300 Pro | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2508188 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.3×8.2 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | $470 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 300 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 300 Pro
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 300 Pro and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Honor 300 Pro by 43.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (97/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor 300 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor 300 Pro (87/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 300 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 300 Pro (100/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 300 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably better than the Honor 300 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 300 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor 300 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 300 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 66/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 300 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor 300 Pro over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor 300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.