Honor 80 vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Honor 80 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G, 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 57/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 160 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 806,420); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 180g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 80
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes Honor 80 better?
- Better main camera: 160MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 57/100
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 806420
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1126
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3034
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Lighter: 155g vs 180g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 80 vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 32 points higher (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 80 (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 80 (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor 80 (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor 80 (100/100 vs 75/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 80 | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 806420 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1126 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3034 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 160 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 7 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×73.9×7.7 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 80
- Main: 160MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 80
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 80
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 80 and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Honor 80 by 81.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 80 (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 80 (87/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor 80 (77/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor 80 (100/100 vs 75/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 80 or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 80 by 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 80 and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor 80 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 80 or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 80 or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor 80 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.