Honor 400 Pro vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Honor 400 Pro (2025) 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 80/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 400 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 2,243,804); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 400 Pro
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes Honor 400 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 77/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 2243804
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 6511
- Lighter: 155g vs 205g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 400 Pro vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 9 points higher (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor 400 Pro (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 400 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Pro (100/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 400 Pro | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2243804 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.8×76.1×8.1 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | $460 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 400 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 400 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 400 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:11 hrs, total 24:36 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 400 Pro and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Honor 400 Pro by 49.4% 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 notably outperforms the Honor 400 Pro (97/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 400 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 400 Pro (100/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 400 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air edges out the Honor 400 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 400 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor 400 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 400 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 400 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor 400 Pro over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor 400 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.