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 — 89/100 vs 84/100 (a 5-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 3,126,402); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 77/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9287
- Lighter: 155g vs 201g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 5 points higher (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100). 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 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (86/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Pro (China) (100/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10243 | |
| 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 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 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 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
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
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 29.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100).
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 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (86/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Pro (China) (100/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air edges out the Honor 500 Pro (China) by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
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 84/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
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 (87/100 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 (97/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.