Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Honor X7d
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Honor X7d (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 685. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 43/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X7d has the bigger battery (6500 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 476,175); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Honor X7d
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1396
- Faster charging: 80W vs 35W
- Lighter: 155g vs 208g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Honor X7d better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Honor X7d, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 46 points higher (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 34/100). 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 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X7d (97/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X7d (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X7d (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor X7d (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X7d (100/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Honor X7d | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1610 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6500 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 | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 166.9×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $189 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X7d
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X7d
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor X7d
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Honor X7d, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Honor X7d by 830.4% 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 X7d (97/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X7d (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X7d (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor X7d (77/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X7d (100/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor X7d?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X7d by 46 points (89/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor X7d?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Honor X7d — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor X7d?
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 X7d?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Honor X7d?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.