Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Infinix Note 40 5G
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Infinix Note 40 5G (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 639,509); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 185g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Infinix Note 40 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 639509
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 912
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2244
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 155g vs 185g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 69/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 54/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Infinix Note 40 5G, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40 5G (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40 5G (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Infinix Note 40 5G (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40 5G (100/100 vs 69/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Infinix Note 40 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 639509 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 912 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 2244 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 14, XOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 165.5×75.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Infinix Note 40 5G
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Note 40 5G
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Infinix Note 40 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Infinix Note 40 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Infinix Note 40 5G by 592.8% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40 5G (96/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40 5G (87/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Infinix Note 40 5G (77/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40 5G (100/100 vs 69/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Infinix Note 40 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40 5G by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Infinix Note 40 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Infinix Note 40 5G — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Infinix Note 40 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Infinix Note 40 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (96/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Infinix Note 40 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Infinix Note 40 5G is a better fit for everyday use.