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 — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-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 is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 499,040); 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Huawei Hi nova 9z
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 499040
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1897
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4300 mAh
- Lighter: 155g vs 190g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Huawei Hi nova 9z better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Huawei Hi nova 9z, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 42/100). 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 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (77/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (100/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Huawei Hi nova 9z | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 () | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 499040 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 780 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1897 | |
| 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 | HarmonyOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 161.8×74.7×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Huawei Hi nova 9z, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Huawei Hi nova 9z by 787.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (97/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (85/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (77/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (100/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
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 89/100, the Huawei Hi nova 9z — 45/100.
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 (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Hi nova 9z?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 42/100).
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, those who care about battery life.