Honor Magic8 Lite vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Honor Magic8 Lite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, 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 56/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 975,254); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 185g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Lite
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
What makes Honor Magic8 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 56/100
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3148
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 35W
- Lighter: 155g vs 185g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Lite vs the Honor Magic8 Pro Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 33 points higher (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (97/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (100/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Lite | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 4430255 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | $299 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Lite and Honor Magic8 Pro Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Honor Magic8 Lite by 78.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (97/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (77/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (100/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite by 33 points (89/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Lite and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Lite over the Honor Magic8 Pro Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.