Honor 400 Lite vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Honor 400 Lite (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7025 Ultra, 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 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5230); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 668,462); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 171g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 400 Lite
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes Honor 400 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 54/100
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 668462
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 969
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2321
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5230 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 35W
- Lighter: 155g vs 171g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 400 Lite vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Lite (97/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Lite (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor 400 Lite (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor 400 Lite (100/100 vs 84/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 400 Lite | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7025 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 668462 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 969 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2321 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5230 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.0×74.6×7.3 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 400 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 400 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 400 Lite
- 5230 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 400 Lite and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Honor 400 Lite by 84.9% 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 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Lite (97/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Lite (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor 400 Lite (77/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor 400 Lite (100/100 vs 84/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 400 Lite or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Lite by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 400 Lite and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor 400 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 400 Lite or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 400 Lite or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Honor 400 Lite 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.