Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Huawei Nova 15 Max
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Huawei Nova 15 Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000A. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 51/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5500); 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 232g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Huawei Nova 15 Max
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 682743
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 904
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2420
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Lighter: 155g vs 232g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Huawei Nova 15 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 51/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Huawei Nova 15 Max, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). 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 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (97/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei Nova 15 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (100/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Huawei Nova 15 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | HiSilicon Kirin 8000A | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 682743 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 904 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2420 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2756x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | EMUI 14.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 232 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Huawei Nova 15 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Huawei Nova 15 Max by 548.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (97/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei Nova 15 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (100/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Nova 15 Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei Nova 15 Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Huawei Nova 15 Max — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Nova 15 Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Nova 15 Max?
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 15 Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.