Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Karbonn Rebel
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Karbonn Rebel (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 37/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Karbonn Rebel has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Karbonn Rebel
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Karbonn Rebel better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 37/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Karbonn Rebel, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 52 points higher (89/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Karbonn Rebel (97/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Karbonn Rebel (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Karbonn Rebel (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Karbonn Rebel (77/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Karbonn Rebel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 155 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Karbonn Rebel
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: —
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Karbonn Rebel
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Karbonn Rebel
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Karbonn Rebel, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Karbonn Rebel by 1135.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Karbonn Rebel (97/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Karbonn Rebel (85/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Karbonn Rebel (87/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Karbonn Rebel (77/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Karbonn Rebel?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Karbonn Rebel by 52 points (89/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Karbonn Rebel?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Karbonn Rebel — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Karbonn Rebel?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Karbonn Rebel?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Karbonn Rebel?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.