Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Honor Magic9 Super
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Honor Magic9 Super (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 87/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 4,290,399); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Honor Magic9 Super
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 4290399
- Lighter: 155g vs 227g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3352
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10402
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Honor Magic9 Super, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 2 points higher (89/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (91/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (100/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Honor Magic9 Super | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 4290399 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1280x2788 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 11000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 10000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Honor Magic9 Super, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Honor Magic9 Super by 3.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor Magic9 Super are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (91/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (100/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air edges out the Honor Magic9 Super by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Honor Magic9 Super — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor Magic9 Super?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Honor Magic9 Super?
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 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.