Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Honor Play11 Plus
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Honor Play11 Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 32/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play11 Plus has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 185g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Honor Play11 Plus
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 155g vs 185g
- 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 68/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 32/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Honor Play11 Plus, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 52 points higher (84/100 vs 32/100). 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 Play11 Plus (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 Play11 Plus (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 Play11 Plus (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Honor Play11 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1200x2600 | |
| 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 | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 185 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Play11 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play11 Plus
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor Play11 Plus
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus (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 Play11 Plus (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 Play11 Plus (100/100 vs 68/100).
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 Play11 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor Play11 Plus by 52 points (84/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor Play11 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Honor Play11 Plus — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor Play11 Plus?
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 Play11 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Honor Play11 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Honor Play11 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.