Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Huawei nova 14 Lite
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) and the Huawei nova 14 Lite (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 59/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 191g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Huawei nova 14 Lite
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Lighter: 155g vs 191g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Huawei nova 14 Lite better?
- Overall rating 59/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Huawei nova 14 Lite, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 30 points higher (89/100 vs 59/100). 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 59/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (77/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (100/100 vs 72/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Huawei nova 14 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1084x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 5.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 161.8×75.5×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (77/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (100/100 vs 72/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei nova 14 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite by 30 points (89/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei nova 14 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Huawei nova 14 Lite — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei nova 14 Lite?
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 14 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.