Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Honor Magic9
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 89/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 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 4,288,382); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Honor Magic9
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 4288382
- Lighter: 155g vs 209g
- Better portability (100/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3352
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10402
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Honor Magic9, the Honor Magic9 scores 3 points higher (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 87/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (100/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (86/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 (100/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Honor Magic9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 4288382 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.4" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1236x2664 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 55 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Honor Magic9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Honor Magic9 by 3.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (99/100 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 is a bit better (100/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (86/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor Magic9 (100/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 edges out the Honor Magic8 Pro Air by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Honor Magic9 — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor Magic9?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 87/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Honor Magic9?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.