Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 68/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 2,409,744); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 2409744
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6511
- Lighter: 155g vs 229g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 68/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 21 points higher (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (100/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 2409744 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.9 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 9 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 9 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 83.8% 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 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (97/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (87/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (100/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro by 21 points (89/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia Red Magic 9 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 9 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Nubia Red Magic 9 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 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.