Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Nubia Neo
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Nubia Neo (2023) runs on the Unisoc T820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 757,199); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Nubia Neo
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 757199
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 885
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2392
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Lighter: 155g vs 192g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 50/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Nubia Neo better?
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Nubia Neo, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 50/100). 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 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo (97/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Nubia Neo (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo (77/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo (100/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Nubia Neo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc T820 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 757199 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 885 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2392 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.7×75.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Neo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Neo
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Nubia Neo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Nubia Neo by 485.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo (97/100 vs 50/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Nubia Neo (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo (77/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo (100/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia Neo?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Nubia Neo?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Nubia Neo — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia Neo?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia Neo?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Nubia Neo?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.