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 — 89/100 vs 51/100 (a 38-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Huawei nova 10 SE
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 184g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 76/100)
What makes Huawei nova 10 SE better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 51/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Huawei nova 10 SE, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (100/100 vs 76/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Huawei nova 10 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | — | |
| 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 | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 162.4×75.5×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 10 SE
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 10 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (85/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (77/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (100/100 vs 76/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
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 89/100, the Huawei nova 10 SE — 51/100.
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 (87/100 vs 44/100).
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, those who care about battery life.