Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Infinix Hot 40
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Infinix Hot 40 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 365,001); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 196g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Infinix Hot 40
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 196g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Infinix Hot 40 better?
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Infinix Hot 40, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 (97/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 (100/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Infinix Hot 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 365001 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, XOS 13.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 168.6×76.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Infinix Hot 40
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Hot 40
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Infinix Hot 40
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Infinix Hot 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Infinix Hot 40 by 1113.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 (97/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 (77/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 (100/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Infinix Hot 40?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Infinix Hot 40?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Infinix Hot 40 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Infinix Hot 40?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Infinix Hot 40?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Infinix Hot 40?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.