Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Infinix Note 40
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Infinix Note 40 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 53/100 (a 36-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 575,446); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Infinix Note 40
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 575446
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 760
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1890
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 20W
- Lighter: 155g vs 190g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Infinix Note 40 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 53/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Infinix Note 40, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 36 points higher (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 44/100). 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 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40 (97/100 vs 44/100). 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 (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Infinix Note 40 (77/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40 (100/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Infinix Note 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 575446 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 760 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1890 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 20W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, XOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 164.1×74.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Infinix Note 40
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Note 40
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Infinix Note 40
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 20W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Infinix Note 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Infinix Note 40 by 669.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40 (97/100 vs 44/100).
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 (87/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Infinix Note 40 (77/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40 (100/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Infinix Note 40?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40 by 36 points (89/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Infinix Note 40?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Infinix Note 40 — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Infinix Note 40?
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?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Infinix Note 40?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.