Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Huawei Hi nova 9z
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Huawei Hi nova 9z (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 30/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Hi nova 9z doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 190g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4300 mAh
- Lighter: 155g vs 190g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 19/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 62/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Huawei Hi nova 9z, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 54 points higher (84/100 vs 30/100). 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 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (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 Huawei Hi nova 9z (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (67/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (100/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Huawei Hi nova 9z | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 () | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | HarmonyOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 161.8×74.7×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 190 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (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 Huawei Hi nova 9z (84/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (67/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (100/100 vs 62/100).
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 Huawei Hi nova 9z?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z by 54 points (84/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei Hi nova 9z?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Huawei Hi nova 9z — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Hi nova 9z?
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 Huawei Hi nova 9z?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Huawei Hi nova 9z?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Huawei Hi nova 9z is a better fit for everyday use.