Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Huawei Nova 16z
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Huawei Nova 16z (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 64/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16z has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,146,138).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Huawei Nova 16z
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4125
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Huawei Nova 16z better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Huawei Nova 16z, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 25 points higher (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 65/100). 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 16z (97/100 vs 65/100). 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 16z (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16z and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Huawei Nova 16z | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1146138 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1389 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 4125 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2412x1084 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 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 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 155 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $370 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Nova 16z
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Huawei Nova 16z, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Huawei Nova 16z by 286.5% 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 16z (97/100 vs 65/100).
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 16z (87/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16z and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Nova 16z?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z by 25 points (89/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei Nova 16z?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Huawei Nova 16z — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Nova 16z?
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 16z?
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 16z?
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 16z is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.