Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Huawei Y9 (2018)
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Huawei Y9 (2018) (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 22/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y9 (2018) doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 170g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Huawei Y9 (2018)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Lighter: 155g vs 170g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Huawei Y9 (2018) better?
- Overall rating 22/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Huawei Y9 (2018), the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 67 points higher (89/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (97/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (77/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (100/100 vs 78/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Huawei Y9 (2018) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 215 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 810 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 5.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 157.2×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 170 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- 5.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (97/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (85/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (87/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (77/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (100/100 vs 78/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Y9 (2018)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) by 67 points (89/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Huawei Y9 (2018)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Huawei Y9 (2018) — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Y9 (2018)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Huawei Y9 (2018)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Huawei Y9 (2018)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.