Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 38/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 213g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Lighter: 155g vs 213g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 66/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 33/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 38/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 46 points higher (84/100 vs 38/100). 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 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.6" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1256x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 213 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (84/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 33/100).
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 Pura 90 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G by 46 points (84/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use.