Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 75/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1902468
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 5775
- Lighter: 155g vs 248g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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 RS Ultimate, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 14 points higher (89/100 vs 75/100). 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 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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 RS Ultimate is a bit better (86/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (100/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 5775 | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | |
| 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 | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 248 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 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 RS Ultimate
- 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 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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 RS Ultimate (97/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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 RS Ultimate 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 RS Ultimate (100/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
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 RS Ultimate?
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 90 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 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.