Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Huawei nova Y73
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Huawei nova Y73 (2025) runs on the Kirin 710A. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 35/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y73 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 343,622); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Huawei nova Y73
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 1201
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 203g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Huawei nova Y73 better?
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 35/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Huawei nova Y73, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 54 points higher (89/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 25/100). 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 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (97/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (77/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (100/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Huawei nova Y73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Kirin 710A | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 343622 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 318 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 1201 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6620 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 | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova Y73
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova Y73
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Huawei nova Y73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Huawei nova Y73 by 1189.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (97/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (77/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (100/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei nova Y73?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 by 54 points (89/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei nova Y73?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Huawei nova Y73 — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei nova Y73?
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 Y73?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Huawei nova Y73?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.