Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Honor X70 Refresh Edition
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 59/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 975,254); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 193g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3148
- Lighter: 155g vs 193g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Honor X70 Refresh Edition better?
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Honor X70 Refresh Edition, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 30 points higher (89/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (97/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor X70 Refresh Edition are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a bit better (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (100/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Honor X70 Refresh Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 975254 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3148 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1200x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | $230 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Honor X70 Refresh Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Honor X70 Refresh Edition by 354.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (97/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor X70 Refresh Edition are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a bit better (87/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (100/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition by 30 points (89/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
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 X70 Refresh Edition is a better fit for those who care about battery life.