Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Honor X40 GT
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Honor X40 GT (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4800); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,135,878); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Honor X40 GT
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Lighter: 155g vs 199g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Honor X40 GT better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 54/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Honor X40 GT, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT (100/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Honor X40 GT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X40 GT
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X40 GT
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor X40 GT
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Honor X40 GT, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Honor X40 GT by 290.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT (97/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT (77/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT (100/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor X40 GT?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor X40 GT?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Honor X40 GT — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor X40 GT?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor X40 GT?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Honor X40 GT?
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 X40 GT is a better fit for active users.