Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Huawei Mate X7
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Huawei Mate X7 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 71/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate X7 has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Huawei Mate X7
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6200
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Lighter: 155g vs 236g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Huawei Mate X7 better?
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 71/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Huawei Mate X7, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 18 points higher (89/100 vs 71/100). 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 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (97/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei Mate X7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (87/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei Mate X7 are nearly equal (77/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (100/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Huawei Mate X7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2210x2416 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 20GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP58/IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 156.8×144.2×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 236 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1730 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate X7
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate X7
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2210x2416
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Mate X7
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (97/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei Mate X7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (87/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei Mate X7 are nearly equal (77/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X7 (100/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Mate X7?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate X7 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei Mate X7?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Huawei Mate X7 — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Mate X7?
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 X7?
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 X7?
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 X7 is a better fit for active users.