Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Honor X70i
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Honor X70i (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 53/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X70i has the bigger battery (6000 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 668,462); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 178g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Honor X70i
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 668462
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 969
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2321
- Faster charging: 80W vs 35W
- Lighter: 155g vs 178g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Honor X70i better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 53/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Honor X70i, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 36 points higher (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 49/100). 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 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X70i (97/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X70i (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor X70i (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor X70i (100/100 vs 79/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Honor X70i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 668462 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 969 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2321 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 161.0×74.6×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | $220 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X70i
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X70i
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor X70i
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Honor X70i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Honor X70i by 562.8% 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 X70i (97/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X70i (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor X70i (77/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor X70i (100/100 vs 79/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor X70i?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X70i by 36 points (89/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor X70i?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Honor X70i — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor X70i?
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 X70i?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Honor X70i?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.