Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs OnePlus 9R
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the OnePlus 9R (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,032,318); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 189g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
OnePlus 9R
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1032318
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 155g vs 189g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 61/100)
What makes OnePlus 9R better?
- Overall rating 54/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the OnePlus 9R, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R (97/100 vs 61/100). 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 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R (100/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | OnePlus 9R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1032318 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.5" Fluid AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 161.0×74.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus 9R
- Main: 48MP
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 9R
- 6.5" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus 9R
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and OnePlus 9R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads OnePlus 9R by 329.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R (97/100 vs 61/100).
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 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R (77/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R (100/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the OnePlus 9R?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the OnePlus 9R?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the OnePlus 9R — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the OnePlus 9R?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the OnePlus 9R?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the OnePlus 9R?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus 9R is a better fit for active users.