Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Honor X80i
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Honor X80i (2026) runs on the Dimensity 6500 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 185g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Honor X80i
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 155g vs 185g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Honor X80i better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 54/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Honor X80i, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor X80i (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor X80i (100/100 vs 75/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Honor X80i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Dimensity 6500 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1200x2600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| 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 | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor X80i are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor X80i (77/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor X80i (100/100 vs 75/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor X80i?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X80i by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor X80i?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Honor X80i — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor X80i?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Honor X80i?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.