Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Honor X9 5G
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Honor X9 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 46/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 592,015); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 189g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Honor X9 5G
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 155g vs 189g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Honor X9 5G better?
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Honor X9 5G, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 43 points higher (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (100/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Honor X9 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 166.1×75.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X9 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor X9 5G
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Honor X9 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Honor X9 5G by 648.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (97/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (85/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (87/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (77/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (100/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor X9 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor X9 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Honor X9 5G — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor X9 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor X9 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Honor X9 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.