Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 74/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,725,229); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1725229
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6200
- Lighter: 155g vs 207g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 15 points higher (89/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (100/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1725229 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2844x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5700 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Huawei Mate 80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro by 156.8% 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 80 Pro (97/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (87/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (100/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 80 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
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 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.