Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Honor X8a
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Honor X8a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 25/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 100 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 362,744); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 179g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Honor X8a
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 362744
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 179g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 25/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Honor X8a, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 59 points higher (84/100 vs 25/100). 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 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (67/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor X8a (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Honor X8a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 362744 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 100 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 179 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8a
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor X8a
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Honor X8a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Honor X8a by 1121.3% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (84/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (67/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor X8a (100/100 vs 76/100).
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 X8a?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X8a by 59 points (84/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor X8a?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Honor X8a — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor X8a?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor X8a?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Honor X8a?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Honor X8a is a better fit for everyday use.