Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Honor Play 80 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Honor Play 80 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 31/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 80 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 622,608); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 207g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Honor Play 80 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 622608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 155g vs 207g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 56/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Honor Play 80 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 53 points higher (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Honor Play 80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 622608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 938 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 2183 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1610 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 15, Magic OS 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 166.9×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 207 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Play 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Honor Play 80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Honor Play 80 Pro by 611.6% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (84/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (100/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor Play 80 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro by 53 points (84/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor Play 80 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Honor Play 80 Pro — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor Play 80 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor Play 80 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Honor Play 80 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Honor Play 80 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.