Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Huawei Pura X View
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Huawei Pura X View (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 63/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X View has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,273,046); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Huawei Pura X View
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1273046
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3894
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Lighter: 155g vs 201g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Huawei Pura X View better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 63/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Huawei Pura X View, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 26 points higher (89/100 vs 63/100). 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 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X View (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X View (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X View (100/100 vs 72/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Huawei Pura X View | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1273046 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.4" LTPO2 OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1320x2232 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 7 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 155 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1050 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Pura X View
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 7MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura X View
- 6.4" LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2232
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Pura X View
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Huawei Pura X View, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Huawei Pura X View by 248.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X View (97/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X View (87/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X View (100/100 vs 72/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Pura X View?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X View by 26 points (89/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei Pura X View?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Huawei Pura X View — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Pura X View?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Pura X View?
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 X View?
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 X View is a better fit for active users.