Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Infinix Hot 9 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Infinix Hot 9 Pro (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 17/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 156,818); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 9 Pro doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 185g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Infinix Hot 9 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 156818
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 155g vs 185g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Overall rating 17/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Infinix Hot 9 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 67 points higher (84/100 vs 17/100). 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 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Pro (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Pro (84/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Pro (67/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Pro (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Infinix Hot 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 156818 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 723 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 10, XOS 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 480 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 165.0×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 185 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Infinix Hot 9 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Hot 9 Pro
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Infinix Hot 9 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Infinix Hot 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Infinix Hot 9 Pro by 2725.1% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Pro (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Pro (84/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Pro (67/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Pro (100/100 vs 68/100).
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 9 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Pro by 67 points (84/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Infinix Hot 9 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Infinix Hot 9 Pro — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Infinix Hot 9 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 23/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Infinix Hot 9 Pro?
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 9 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Infinix Hot 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.