Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Huawei nova 13 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Huawei nova 13 Pro (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 53/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 682,743); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Huawei nova 13 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 682743
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 904
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2420
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 155g vs 209g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Huawei nova 13 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Overall rating 53/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Huawei nova 13 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 36 points higher (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (97/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei nova 13 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (87/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (100/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Huawei nova 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | HiSilicon Kirin 8000 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 682743 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 904 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2420 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1224x2776 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 4.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.4×74.9×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 13 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 13 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 13 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Huawei nova 13 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Huawei nova 13 Pro by 548.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (97/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei nova 13 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (87/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (77/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (100/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei nova 13 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro by 36 points (89/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei nova 13 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Huawei nova 13 Pro — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei nova 13 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei nova 13 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Huawei nova 13 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.