Honor 90 Pro vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Honor 90 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 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 70/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,463,370); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90 Pro
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes Honor 90 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 70/100
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1463370
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 155g vs 199g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 Pro vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 19 points higher (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 71/100). 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 Pro (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor 90 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (100/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 Pro | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1463370 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×74.9×8.1 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 90 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 90 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 Pro and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Honor 90 Pro by 67.0% 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 90 Pro (97/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor 90 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (87/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (77/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Pro (100/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably better than the Honor 90 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 Pro over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor 90 Pro 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.