Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Honor X9b
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Honor X9b (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 55/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9b has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 737,054); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 185g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Honor X9b
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2700
- Faster charging: 80W vs 35W
- Lighter: 155g vs 185g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Honor X9b better?
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 55/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Honor X9b, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 34 points higher (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor X9b are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor X9b (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (100/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Honor X9b | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 737054 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2700 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1220x2652 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5800 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 | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.6×75.5×8.0 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 X9b
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9b
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor X9b
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Honor X9b, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Honor X9b by 501.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (97/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor X9b are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor X9b (77/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (100/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor X9b?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X9b by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor X9b?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Honor X9b — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor X9b?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor X9b?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Honor X9b?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.