Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Meizu M3 Note
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Meizu M3 Note (2016) runs on the MediaTek Helio P10. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 17/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Meizu M3 Note doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is thinner (6.1mm vs 8.2mm).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Meizu M3 Note
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 140
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 590
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 163g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 79/100)
- Overall rating 17/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Meizu M3 Note, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 72 points higher (89/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (96/100 vs 0/100). 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 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (96/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (100/100 vs 79/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Meizu M3 Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio P10 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 140 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 590 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 5.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 153.6×75.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | — | $150 |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Meizu M3 Note
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu M3 Note
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Meizu M3 Note
- 4100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (96/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (77/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (100/100 vs 79/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Meizu M3 Note?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 72 points (89/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Meizu M3 Note?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Meizu M3 Note — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Meizu M3 Note?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Meizu M3 Note?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (96/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Meizu M3 Note?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Meizu M3 Note is a better fit for everyday use.