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 — 84/100 vs 36/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 191g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Lighter: 155g vs 191g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 54/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 61/100)
- Overall rating 36/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Huawei nova 14 Lite, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 48 points higher (84/100 vs 36/100). 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 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Huawei nova 14 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | — | |
| 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, MagicOS 10 | HarmonyOS 5.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 161.8×75.5×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 191 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
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
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (84/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (100/100 vs 61/100).
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 14 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite by 48 points (84/100 vs 36/100).
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 84/100, the Huawei nova 14 Lite — 36/100.
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 (84/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei nova 14 Lite?
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 14 Lite?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Huawei nova 14 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.