Honor 9S vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Honor 9S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 18/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 177,554); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9S doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is thinner (6.1mm vs 8.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9S
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes Honor 9S better?
- Lighter: 144g vs 155g
- Overall rating 18/100
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9S vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 71 points higher (89/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor 9S (100/100 vs 79/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9S | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 10243 | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9S and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Honor 9S by 96.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (97/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (85/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (77/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor 9S (100/100 vs 79/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 71 points (89/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9S or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9S 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.