Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 73/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6200
- Lighter: 155g vs 249g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (97/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (100/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 20GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 249 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1600 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
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 RS Ultimate (97/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (87/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate (100/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate?
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 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.