Honor GT Pro vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Honor GT Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 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 83/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 3,280,245); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT Pro
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes Honor GT Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 3280245
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9287
- Lighter: 155g vs 212g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT Pro vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 6 points higher (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT 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 Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor GT Pro (100/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT Pro | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3280245 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 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 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×8.6 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor GT 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 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 Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor GT Pro and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Honor GT Pro by 26.0% 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 is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT 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 Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor GT Pro (100/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air edges out the Honor GT Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor GT Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor GT Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor GT Pro or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT Pro over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor GT Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.