Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 73/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s 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 90s Pro Max
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1417
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3851
- Lighter: 155g vs 230g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 39/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 77/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (100/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1417 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 3851 | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16, EMUI 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 230 g | |
| Price | — | $1250 |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Pura 90s 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 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max by 173.8% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (96/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (100/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (96/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max?
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 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.