Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Honor X5d s
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Honor X5d s (2026) runs on the Unisoc T610. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X5d s has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5d s doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Honor X5d s
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 214g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Honor X5d s better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Honor X5d s, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). 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 51/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X5d s (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X5d s (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor X5d s (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X5d s (100/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Honor X5d s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc T610 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1576 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| 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 | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 168.3×78.5×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X5d s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X5d s
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1576
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor X5d s
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X5d s (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X5d s (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor X5d s (77/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X5d s (100/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor X5d s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X5d s by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor X5d s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Honor X5d s — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor X5d s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Honor X5d s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.