Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Nubia Z50S Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2. 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 5100); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Nubia Z50S Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5100 mAh
- Lighter: 155g vs 228g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
- Overall rating 61/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 28 points higher (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (100/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Nubia Z50S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, MyOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (87/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (77/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (100/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro by 28 points (89/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.