Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 41/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 2200
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Lighter: 155g vs 207g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 41/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 48 points higher (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc T8200 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 750 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 2200 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 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 | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 168.3×77.6×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (97/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (77/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G by 48 points (89/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.