Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Huawei nova 10z
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) and the Huawei nova 10z (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 43/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10z doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 179g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Huawei nova 10z
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Lighter: 155g vs 179g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Huawei nova 10z better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Huawei nova 10z, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 46 points higher (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (77/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (100/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Huawei nova 10z | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 10z
- Main: 64MP 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 10z
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 10z
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (85/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (77/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (100/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei nova 10z?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z by 46 points (89/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei nova 10z?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Huawei nova 10z — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei nova 10z?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Huawei nova 10z?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.