Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Huawei Mate 70 Air
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 64/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 70 Air has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,504,969); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Huawei Mate 70 Air
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4446
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Lighter: 155g vs 208g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 64/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Huawei Mate 70 Air, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 25 points higher (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (97/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (87/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (77/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (100/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Huawei Mate 70 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1504969 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 4446 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 7.0" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1320x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 5.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $555 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Huawei Mate 70 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 194.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (97/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (87/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (77/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (100/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air by 25 points (89/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Huawei Mate 70 Air — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Huawei Mate 70 Air?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users.