Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Infinix Smart 9 HD
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Infinix Smart 9 HD (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 31/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Smart 9 HD doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Infinix Smart 9 HD
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 188g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Infinix Smart 9 HD better?
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Infinix Smart 9 HD, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 58 points higher (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 HD (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 HD (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 HD (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 HD (100/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Infinix Smart 9 HD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 (Go edition), XOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 165.7×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Infinix Smart 9 HD
- Main: 13MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Smart 9 HD
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Infinix Smart 9 HD
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 HD (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 HD (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 HD (77/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 HD (100/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Infinix Smart 9 HD?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 HD by 58 points (89/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Infinix Smart 9 HD?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Infinix Smart 9 HD — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Infinix Smart 9 HD?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Infinix Smart 9 HD?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.