Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 89/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 4,430,255).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Overall rating 89/100
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 4430255
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3352
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 10402
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Honor Magic9 Pro Max, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 7 points higher (96/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (94/100 vs 77/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 5524187 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1320x2868 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 155 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Honor Magic9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Honor Magic8 Pro Air by 19.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (94/100 vs 77/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max edges out the Honor Magic8 Pro Air by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max — 96/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 87/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Honor Magic9 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.