Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 89/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 3,950,082); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 3950082
- Lighter: 155g vs 208g
- Better portability (100/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 3 points higher (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (100/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Nubia NaviX Ultra by 12.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia NaviX Ultra (100/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra edges out the Honor Magic8 Pro Air by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 87/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Nubia NaviX Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.