Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Huawei Mate 40E Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (2022) runs on the Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 9000L. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 52/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 52 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 212g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 40E Pro better?
- Better main camera: 52MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 52/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Huawei Mate 40E Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 37 points higher (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (100/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Huawei Mate 40E Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 9000L | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.9" Oled | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1344x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 52 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 162.9×75.5×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
- Main: 52MP
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
- 6.9" Oled
- Resolution: 1344x2772
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (87/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (77/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (100/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Mate 40E Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei Mate 40E Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Huawei Mate 40E Pro — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Mate 40E Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Huawei Mate 40E Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.