Honor 90 GT vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Honor 90 GT (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 63/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,634,078); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 185g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90 GT
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes Honor 90 GT better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Overall rating 63/100
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1634078
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 155g vs 185g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 GT vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 26 points higher (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor 90 GT (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor 90 GT are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 90 GT (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor 90 GT (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 90 GT (100/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 GT | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1634078 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2664 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.0×74.2×7.9 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 90 GT
- Main: 50MP f/2
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 90 GT
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90 GT
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 GT and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Honor 90 GT by 63.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor 90 GT (97/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor 90 GT are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 90 GT (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor 90 GT (77/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 90 GT (100/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 GT or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 90 GT by 26 points (89/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 GT and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor 90 GT has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 GT or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 GT or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 GT over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor 90 GT is a better fit for active users. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.