Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Honor X7a
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Honor X7a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 18/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X7a has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 194,025); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X7a doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 196g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Honor X7a
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 194025
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 198
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 868
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Lighter: 155g vs 196g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 18/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Honor X7a, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 66 points higher (84/100 vs 18/100). 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 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (84/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor X7a (67/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Honor X7a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G37 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 194025 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 198 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 868 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 167.5×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 196 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X7a
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X7a
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor X7a
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Honor X7a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Honor X7a by 2183.3% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (84/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor X7a (67/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X7a (100/100 vs 55/100).
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 X7a?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X7a by 66 points (84/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor X7a?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Honor X7a — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor X7a?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor X7a?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Honor X7a?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Honor X7a is a better fit for everyday use.