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 — 84/100 vs 37/100 (a 47-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).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5100 mAh
- Lighter: 155g vs 228g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 54/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 15/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 47 points higher (84/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Nubia Z50S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | — | |
| 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, MagicOS 10 | Android 13, MyOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 228 g | |
| Price | — | $662 |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z50S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
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
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Z50S Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (84/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (100/100 vs 15/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
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 47 points (84/100 vs 37/100).
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 84/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia Z50S Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
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. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.