Honor Magic6 Ultimate vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Honor Magic6 Ultimate (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 80/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic6 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 2,380,839); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes Honor Magic6 Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 50W
- Overall rating 80/100
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 2380839
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6511
- Lighter: 155g vs 227g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic6 Ultimate vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 9 points higher (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 Ultimate (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor Magic6 Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 77/100. In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor Magic6 Ultimate (100/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic6 Ultimate | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2380839 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 180 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×75.8×8.9 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 180MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic6 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic6 Ultimate and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Honor Magic6 Ultimate by 46.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 Ultimate (97/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor Magic6 Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 77/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor Magic6 Ultimate (100/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic6 Ultimate or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air edges out the Honor Magic6 Ultimate by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic6 Ultimate and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic6 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic6 Ultimate or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic6 Ultimate over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic6 Ultimate 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.