Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 18/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 194,025); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 194025
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 198
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 868
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 205g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 2/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 18/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 66 points higher (84/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC (84/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC (67/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G37 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 194025 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 198 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 868 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 13, XOS 12.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 170.6×77.5×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 205 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC
- Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC by 2183.3% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC (84/100 vs 2/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC (67/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC (100/100 vs 43/100).
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 Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC by 66 points (84/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 2/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC is a better fit for everyday use.