Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Nubia Fold
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Nubia Fold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 60/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Fold has the bigger battery (6560 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 2,760,000); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 249g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Nubia Fold
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 2760000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 9300
- Faster charging: 80W vs 55W
- Lighter: 155g vs 249g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 56/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Bigger battery: 6560 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Nubia Fold, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 24 points higher (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Nubia Fold (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Fold (84/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Fold (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Nubia Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 2760000 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 8.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6560 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 160.0×144.0×5.4 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 249 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Fold
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Fold
- 8.0" OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Fold
- 6560 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Nubia Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Nubia Fold by 60.5% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Nubia Fold (89/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Fold (84/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Fold (100/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia Fold?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Fold by 24 points (84/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Nubia Fold?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Nubia Fold — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia Fold?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia Fold?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Nubia Fold?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Fold is a better fit for active users.