Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Huawei Mate X6
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Huawei Mate X6 (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 45/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5200); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,383,793); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 239g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Huawei Mate X6
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1383793
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Lighter: 155g vs 239g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 62/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 1/100)
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Huawei Mate X6, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 39 points higher (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X6 (89/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X6 (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (67/100 vs 62/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X6 (100/100 vs 1/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Huawei Mate X6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1383793 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 4446 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2240x2440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | HarmonyOS 4.3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 156.6×144.1×4.6 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 239 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate X6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate X6
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2240x2440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Mate X6
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Huawei Mate X6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Huawei Mate X6 by 220.2% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X6 (89/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X6 (84/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (67/100 vs 62/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X6 (100/100 vs 1/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Mate X6?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X6 by 39 points (84/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei Mate X6?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Huawei Mate X6 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Mate X6?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Mate X6?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Huawei Mate X6?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Huawei Mate X6 is a better fit for everyday use.