Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Nubia Neo 5 Max
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Nubia Neo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 50/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 785,352); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 245g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Nubia Neo 5 Max
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2925
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 155g vs 245g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Nubia Neo 5 Max, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 39 points higher (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (100/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Nubia Neo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 785352 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 995 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2925 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 7.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 180.9×88.4×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 245 g | |
| Launch price | — | $299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Neo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5 Max
- 7.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Neo 5 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Nubia Neo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Nubia Neo 5 Max by 464.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (97/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (85/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (77/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (100/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia Neo 5 Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Nubia Neo 5 Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Nubia Neo 5 Max — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia Neo 5 Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia Neo 5 Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Nubia Neo 5 Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.