Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 74/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 2,345,563); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 246g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6511
- Lighter: 155g vs 246g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 74/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 15 points higher (89/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading (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 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading (100/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, MyOS 14 (International), MyOS 14.5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 246 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading (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 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading (100/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably better than the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading?
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 Z60 Ultra Leading is a better fit for gamers and power users.