Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Oppo A59 (2023)
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Oppo A59 (2023) (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 36/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 530,583); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A59 (2023) doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 187g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Oppo A59 (2023)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 187g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Oppo A59 (2023) better?
- Overall rating 36/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Oppo A59 (2023), the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 53 points higher (89/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Oppo A59 (2023) (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Oppo A59 (2023) (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Oppo A59 (2023) (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Oppo A59 (2023) (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Oppo A59 (2023) (100/100 vs 72/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Oppo A59 (2023) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 530583 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 724 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2032 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, ColorOS 13.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 8.1×None×None mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 187 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Oppo A59 (2023)
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo A59 (2023)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Oppo A59 (2023)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Oppo A59 (2023), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Oppo A59 (2023) by 735.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Oppo A59 (2023) (97/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Oppo A59 (2023) (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Oppo A59 (2023) (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Oppo A59 (2023) (77/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Oppo A59 (2023) (100/100 vs 72/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Oppo A59 (2023)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Oppo A59 (2023) by 53 points (89/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Oppo A59 (2023)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Oppo A59 (2023) — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Oppo A59 (2023)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Oppo A59 (2023)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Oppo A59 (2023)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.