Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Nubia Red Magic Nova
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Nubia Red Magic Nova (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 65/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic Nova has the bigger battery (10100 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 2,342,433); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 530g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 2342433
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 7192
- Lighter: 155g vs 530g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Bigger battery: 10100 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 65/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Nubia Red Magic Nova, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 24 points higher (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (96/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (96/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Nubia Red Magic Nova are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (100/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Nubia Red Magic Nova | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 2342433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 10.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1800x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 10100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 253.3×164.6×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 530 g | |
| Price | — | $499 |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- 10.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1800x2880
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic Nova
- 10100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Nubia Red Magic Nova, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Nubia Red Magic Nova by 89.1% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (96/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (85/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Nubia Red Magic Nova are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (100/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia Red Magic Nova?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova by 24 points (89/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Nubia Red Magic Nova?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Nubia Red Magic Nova — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia Red Magic Nova?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia Red Magic Nova?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (96/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Nubia Red Magic Nova?
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 Nova is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.