Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Huawei nova 10 SE
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Huawei nova 10 SE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 27/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 184g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Huawei nova 10 SE
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 184g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 70/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 27/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Huawei nova 10 SE, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 57 points higher (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Huawei nova 10 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 162.4×75.5×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 184 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 10 SE
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 10 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 10 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (84/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (67/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (100/100 vs 70/100).
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 nova 10 SE?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE by 57 points (84/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei nova 10 SE?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Huawei nova 10 SE — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei nova 10 SE?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei nova 10 SE?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Huawei nova 10 SE?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Huawei nova 10 SE is a better fit for everyday use.