Honor GT 2 Pro vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Honor GT 2 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads — 91/100 vs 89/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT 2 Pro has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 3,950,082).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT 2 Pro
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes Honor GT 2 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 3950082
- Better camera (87/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT 2 Pro vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor GT 2 Pro scores 2 points higher (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads (88/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 77/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT 2 Pro | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 155 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor GT 2 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor GT 2 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor GT 2 Pro
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor GT 2 Pro and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Honor GT 2 Pro by 10.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 77/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT 2 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor GT 2 Pro edges out the Honor Magic8 Pro Air by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor GT 2 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor GT 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 91/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT 2 Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT 2 Pro over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor GT 2 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.