Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 71/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 2,948,304); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 2948304
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2729
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 8430
- Lighter: 155g vs 206g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 54/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 18 points higher (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (97/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra (100/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 2948304 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1272x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6700 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra by 50.3% 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 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra (100/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably better than the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the OnePlus Ace 5 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 OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.