Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Honor X50
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Honor X50 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 33/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X50 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 736,675); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X50 doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 185g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Honor X50
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 736675
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 935
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2719
- Faster charging: 80W vs 35W
- Lighter: 155g vs 185g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 48/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 33/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Honor X50, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 51 points higher (84/100 vs 33/100). 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 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X50 (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 X50 (84/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor X50 (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X50 (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 X50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 736675 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 935 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 2719 | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.6×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 185 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X50
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X50
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor X50
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Honor X50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Honor X50 by 501.4% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X50 (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 X50 (84/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor X50 (67/100 vs 48/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X50 (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 X50?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X50 by 51 points (84/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor X50?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Honor X50 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor X50?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor X50?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Honor X50?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Honor X50 is a better fit for everyday use.