Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Nubia Red Magic 7S
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Nubia Red Magic 7S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 61/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,420,808); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Nubia Red Magic 7S
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 155g vs 215g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7S better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Nubia Red Magic 7S, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 28 points higher (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (100/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Nubia Red Magic 7S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Redmagic 5.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 700 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 7S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 7S
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 7S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Nubia Red Magic 7S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Nubia Red Magic 7S by 211.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (97/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (87/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (77/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (100/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia Red Magic 7S?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S by 28 points (89/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Nubia Red Magic 7S?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Nubia Red Magic 7S — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia Red Magic 7S?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia Red Magic 7S?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Nubia Red Magic 7S?
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 7S is a better fit for active users.