Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Honor X8c
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Honor X8c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 37/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 467,392); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X8c doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 174g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Honor X8c
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 35W
- Lighter: 155g vs 174g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 40/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 82/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 37/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Honor X8c, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 47 points higher (84/100 vs 37/100). 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 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor X8c (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor X8c (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Honor X8c | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 467392 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 35W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 161.1×74.6×7.1 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 174 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X8c
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8c
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor X8c
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Honor X8c, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Honor X8c by 847.9% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (84/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor X8c (67/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor X8c (100/100 vs 82/100).
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 X8c?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X8c by 47 points (84/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor X8c?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Honor X8c — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor X8c?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor X8c?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Honor X8c?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Honor X8c is a better fit for everyday use.