Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Honor X9c Smart
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Honor X9c Smart (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 35/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9c Smart 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 806,012); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 193g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Honor X9c Smart
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 806012
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2398
- Faster charging: 80W vs 35W
- Lighter: 155g vs 193g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 48/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 58/100)
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 35/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Honor X9c Smart, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 49 points higher (84/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 1/100). 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 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (89/100 vs 1/100). 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 X9c Smart (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Honor X9c Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 806012 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 2398 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2412 | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 166.0×75.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 193 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X9c Smart
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9c Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor X9c Smart
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Honor X9c Smart, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Honor X9c Smart by 449.7% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (89/100 vs 1/100).
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 X9c Smart (84/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (67/100 vs 48/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (100/100 vs 58/100).
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 X9c Smart?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart by 49 points (84/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor X9c Smart?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Honor X9c Smart — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor X9c Smart?
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 X9c Smart?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Honor X9c Smart?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Honor X9c Smart is a better fit for everyday use.