Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Honor X50 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Honor X50 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 61/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X50 Pro has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,420,808); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Honor X50 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4688
- Faster charging: 80W vs 35W
- Lighter: 155g vs 192g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Honor X50 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 61/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Honor X50 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 28 points higher (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor X50 Pro (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor X50 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X50 Pro (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor X50 Pro (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X50 Pro (100/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Honor X50 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1220x2652 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 35W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.6×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X50 Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X50 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor X50 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Honor X50 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Honor X50 Pro by 211.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor X50 Pro (97/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor X50 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X50 Pro (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor X50 Pro (77/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X50 Pro (100/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor X50 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X50 Pro by 28 points (89/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor X50 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Honor X50 Pro — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor X50 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor X50 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Honor X50 Pro?
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 X50 Pro is a better fit for active users.