Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Nubia Z70S Ultra
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Nubia Z70S Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 81/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z70S Ultra has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 3,228,937); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Nubia Z70S Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 3228937
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9287
- Lighter: 155g vs 228g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Nubia Z70S Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Nubia Z70S Ultra, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 8 points higher (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (87/100 vs 79/100). 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 Z70S Ultra (100/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Nubia Z70S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 3228937 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6600 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 | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 164.3×77.1×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | — | $600 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Z70S Ultra
- 6600 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:53 hrs, total 22:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Nubia Z70S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Nubia Z70S Ultra by 37.2% 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 is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z70S Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (87/100 vs 79/100).
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 Z70S Ultra (100/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia Z70S Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air edges out the Nubia Z70S Ultra by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Nubia Z70S Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Nubia Z70S Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia Z70S Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 79/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia Z70S Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Nubia Z70S Ultra?
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 Z70S Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.