Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Nubia Music
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Nubia Music (2024) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 38/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Nubia Music
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 199g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Nubia Music better?
- Overall rating 38/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Nubia Music, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 51 points higher (89/100 vs 38/100). 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 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Music (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Music (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Music (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Music (100/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Nubia Music | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.6×74.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Music
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Music
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Music
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Music (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Music (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Music (77/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Music (100/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia Music?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Music by 51 points (89/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Nubia Music?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Nubia Music — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia Music?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Nubia Music?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.