Honor GT vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Honor GT (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 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 67/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5300); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 2,345,563); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 196g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes Honor GT better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Overall rating 67/100
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5300 mAh
- Lighter: 155g vs 196g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 22 points higher (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor GT (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor GT are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor GT (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor GT (100/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2664 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.0×74.2×7.7 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor GT
- Main: 50MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor GT
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor GT
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor GT and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Honor GT by 47.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor GT (97/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor GT are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor GT (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor GT (100/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor GT by 22 points (89/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Honor GT and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor GT has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor GT or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor GT is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.