Honor 9X Pro vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Honor 9X Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 12/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4000); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 565,851); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 206g).
Honor 9X Pro
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Overall rating 12/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Lighter: 155g vs 206g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 22/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Honor 9X Pro vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 72 points higher (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (67/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 9X Pro | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.2×8.8 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 155 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 9X Pro
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor 9X Pro
- 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9X Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor 9X Pro and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Honor 9X Pro by 87.2% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (84/100 vs 22/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (67/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (100/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 9X Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro by 72 points (84/100 vs 12/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9X Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor 9X Pro has a MobileRank rating of 12/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9X Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 22/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9X Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9X Pro over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor 9X Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.