Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Nokia G50
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Nokia G50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 43/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 435,710); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Nokia G50
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1597
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 155g vs 220g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nokia G50 better?
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Nokia G50, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 46 points higher (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 38/100). 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 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (97/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (100/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Nokia G50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 435710 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 689 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1597 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 173.8×77.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia G50
- Main: 48MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G50
- 6.8" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia G50
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Nokia G50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Nokia G50 by 916.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (97/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (87/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 (100/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nokia G50?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nokia G50 by 46 points (89/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Nokia G50?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Nokia G50 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nokia G50?
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 Nokia G50?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Nokia G50?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.