Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Huawei Nova 15
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Huawei Nova 15 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 62/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,033,121); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 196g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Huawei Nova 15
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1033121
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4125
- Lighter: 155g vs 196g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Huawei Nova 15 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Overall rating 62/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Huawei Nova 15, 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 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (97/100 vs 63/100). 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 15 (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (100/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Huawei Nova 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1033121 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1389 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 4125 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 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 | EMUI 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 161.9×75.5×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Nova 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 15
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Nova 15
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Huawei Nova 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Huawei Nova 15 by 328.8% 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 15 (97/100 vs 63/100).
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 15 (87/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (100/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Nova 15?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 by 27 points (89/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei Nova 15?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Huawei Nova 15 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Nova 15?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Nova 15?
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 15?
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 15 is a better fit for active users.