Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Honor X9e Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Honor X9e Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 60/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9e Pro has the bigger battery (11000 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 1,008,325); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is thinner (6.1mm vs 8.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Honor X9e Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1008325
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 3481
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Honor X9e Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Honor X9e Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 29 points higher (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (97/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor X9e Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor X9e Pro are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (100/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Honor X9e Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1008325 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 1099 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 3481 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1280x2788 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 11000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 10000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 162.2×77.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X9e Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X9e Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Honor X9e Pro
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Honor X9e Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Honor X9e Pro by 339.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (97/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor X9e Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor X9e Pro are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (100/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor X9e Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro by 29 points (89/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Honor X9e Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Honor X9e Pro — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor X9e Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Honor X9e Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Honor X9e Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Honor X9e Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life.