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 — 89/100 vs 46/100 (a 43-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 617,626); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Honor Play 80 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 155g vs 207g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Honor Play 80 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Honor Play 80 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 43 points higher (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (97/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (100/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Honor Play 80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 617626 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 938 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2183 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS 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 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 166.9×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Play 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 617.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (97/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (77/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (100/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).
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 89/100, the Honor Play 80 Pro — 46/100.
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 (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor Play 80 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 48/100).
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, those who care about battery life.