Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 73/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 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 2,760,000); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 201g).
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 67/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 2760000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 9300
- Lighter: 155g vs 201g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 78/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 11 points higher (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor 500 Pro (China) (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Pro (China) (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2760000 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 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 / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 155 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Honor 500 Pro (China) by 37.7% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor 500 Pro (China) (89/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Pro (China) (100/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably better than the Honor 500 Pro (China) — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.