Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Huawei Mate XT Ultimate
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (2024) runs on the Kirin 9010. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 57/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,177,196); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 298g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Huawei Mate XT Ultimate
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1177196
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4323
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 298g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Huawei Mate XT Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 57/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 32 points higher (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate are nearly equal (77/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (100/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Huawei Mate XT Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Kirin 9010 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1177196 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1421 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 4323 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2232x3184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 4.2 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 155 g | 298 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate XT Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate XT Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Mate XT Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Huawei Mate XT Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Huawei Mate XT Ultimate by 276.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (97/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate are nearly equal (77/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (100/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate by 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Huawei Mate XT 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 XT Ultimate is a better fit for active users.