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 — 84/100 vs 26/100 (a 58-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).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 212g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 35/100)
- Better main camera: 52MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 26/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Huawei Mate 40E Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 58 points higher (84/100 vs 26/100). 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 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (67/100 vs 38/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (100/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Huawei Mate 40E Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 9000L | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | — | |
| 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, MagicOS 10 | HarmonyOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 162.9×75.5×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 212 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
- Main: 52MP
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
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
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- Wireless: 50W
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (84/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (67/100 vs 38/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (100/100 vs 35/100).
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 Mate 40E Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro by 58 points (84/100 vs 26/100).
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 84/100, the Huawei Mate 40E Pro — 26/100.
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 (84/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Mate 40E Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
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. The Huawei Mate 40E Pro is a better fit for everyday use.