Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Huawei nova Y74
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) and the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 24/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova Y74 has the bigger battery (6620 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 210g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Huawei nova Y74
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 210g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 37/100)
- Bigger battery: 6620 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 24/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Huawei nova Y74, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 60 points higher (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Huawei nova Y74 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | — | |
| 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, MagicOS 10 | EMUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 210 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova Y74
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y74
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova Y74
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (84/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei nova Y74?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 by 60 points (84/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei nova Y74?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Huawei nova Y74 — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei nova Y74?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei nova Y74?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Huawei nova Y74?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use.