Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 49/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,617,928); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 230g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1617928
- Lighter: 155g vs 230g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 69/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 12/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 35 points higher (84/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (89/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (100/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 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 | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 230 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by 173.8% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (89/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (84/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (100/100 vs 12/100).
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 Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by 35 points (84/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 69/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life.