Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 77/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 3,126,402); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9287
- Lighter: 155g vs 229g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 12 points higher (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro (100/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 155 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | — | $649 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro by 41.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro (87/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro (100/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro?
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 Red Magic 10S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.