Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 66/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,247,061); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1247061
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3894
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Lighter: 155g vs 214g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 66/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 23 points higher (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (100/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1247061 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3894 | |
| 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 | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $750 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Huawei Pura 90 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro by 255.3% 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 Pura 90 Pro (97/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (87/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (100/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro by 23 points (89/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro?
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 Pura 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.