Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Huawei nova 14 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Huawei nova 14 Pro (2025) runs on the Kirin 8020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 62/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,021,894); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Huawei nova 14 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1021894
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4125
- Lighter: 155g vs 207g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Huawei nova 14 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Overall rating 62/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Huawei nova 14 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 27 points higher (89/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Pro (97/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei nova 14 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Pro (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Pro (100/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Huawei nova 14 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Kirin 8020 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1021894 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1389 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 4125 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1224x2776 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5500 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 | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.4×75.0×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $470 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 14 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4-4.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 14 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 14 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Huawei nova 14 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Huawei nova 14 Pro by 333.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Pro (97/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei nova 14 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Pro (87/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Pro (100/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei nova 14 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Pro by 27 points (89/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei nova 14 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Huawei nova 14 Pro — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei nova 14 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei nova 14 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Huawei nova 14 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Huawei nova 14 Pro is a better fit for active users.