Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Honor X6s
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Honor X6s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 16/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X6s doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 194g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Honor X6s
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 155g vs 194g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 57/100)
- Overall rating 16/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Honor X6s, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 68 points higher (84/100 vs 16/100). 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 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (67/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Honor X6s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G25 () | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS) | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| 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 | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 194 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X6s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X6s
- 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor X6s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (84/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (67/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 57/100).
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 X6s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X6s by 68 points (84/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor X6s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Honor X6s — 16/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor X6s?
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 X6s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Honor X6s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use.