Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 77/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,902,468); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1902468
- Lighter: 155g vs 234g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 80/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 12 points higher (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (97/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (86/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (100/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Kirin 9050 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max by 132.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (97/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (86/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (100/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
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 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.