Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Honor X80 Pro Max
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Honor X80 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 61/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,012,134).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Honor X80 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1012134
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 3481
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Honor X80 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Honor X80 Pro Max, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 28 points higher (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X80 Pro Max (97/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor X80 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X80 Pro Max (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (92/100 vs 77/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Honor X80 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1012134 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 1099 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 3481 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2788x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 11000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 155 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $300 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X80 Pro Max
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2788x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor X80 Pro Max
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Honor X80 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Honor X80 Pro Max by 337.7% 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 X80 Pro Max (97/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor X80 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X80 Pro Max (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (92/100 vs 77/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor X80 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X80 Pro Max by 28 points (89/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor X80 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Honor X80 Pro Max — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor X80 Pro Max?
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 X80 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Honor X80 Pro Max?
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 X80 Pro Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life.