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 — 84/100 vs 18/100 (a 66-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).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Huawei nova 10z
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Lighter: 155g vs 179g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 18/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Huawei nova 10z, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 66 points higher (84/100 vs 18/100). 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 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (67/100 vs 17/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Huawei nova 10z | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | — | |
| 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, MagicOS 10 | HarmonyOS 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 179 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 10z
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
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: —
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 10z
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (84/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (67/100 vs 17/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (100/100 vs 76/100).
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 10z?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z by 66 points (84/100 vs 18/100).
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 84/100, the Huawei nova 10z — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei nova 10z?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei nova 10z?
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 10z?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Huawei nova 10z is a better fit for everyday use.