Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Huawei Nova 16s Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Huawei Nova 16s Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9010S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 76/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16s Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,158,674); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Huawei Nova 16s Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1158674
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4323
- Lighter: 155g vs 218g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Huawei Nova 16s Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (94/100 vs 87/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Huawei Nova 16s Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 13 points higher (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s Pro (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16s Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s Pro (100/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Huawei Nova 16s Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Kirin 9010S | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1158674 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1421 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 4323 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1320x2856 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $570 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Nova 16s Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16s Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2856
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Nova 16s Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Huawei Nova 16s Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Huawei Nova 16s Pro by 282.4% 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 16s Pro (97/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16s Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s Pro (100/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Nova 16s Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16s Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei Nova 16s Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Huawei Nova 16s Pro — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Nova 16s Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16s Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 87/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Nova 16s Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Huawei Nova 16s 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 16s Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.