Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Huawei Pura X Max
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 45/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5300); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 2,107,301); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 229g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Huawei Pura X Max
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 2107301
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Lighter: 155g vs 229g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 35/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 62/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 13/100)
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Huawei Pura X Max, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 39 points higher (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 35/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (89/100 vs 35/100). 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 X Max (84/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (67/100 vs 62/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (100/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Huawei Pura X Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 2107301 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 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 | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 229 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Huawei Pura X Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Huawei Pura X Max by 110.2% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (89/100 vs 35/100).
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 X Max (84/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (67/100 vs 62/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (100/100 vs 13/100).
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 X Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max by 39 points (84/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Huawei Pura X Max — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 28/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for everyday use.