Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Oppo A78 4G
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Oppo A78 4G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 42/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 424,216); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 180g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Oppo A78 4G
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 180g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Oppo A78 4G better?
- Overall rating 42/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Oppo A78 4G, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 47 points higher (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 4G (97/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Oppo A78 4G (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 4G (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Oppo A78 4G (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Oppo A78 4G (100/100 vs 72/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Oppo A78 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, ColorOS 13.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 430 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 160.0×73.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Oppo A78 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo A78 4G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Oppo A78 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Oppo A78 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Oppo A78 4G by 944.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 4G (97/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Oppo A78 4G (85/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 4G (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Oppo A78 4G (77/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Oppo A78 4G (100/100 vs 72/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Oppo A78 4G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Oppo A78 4G by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Oppo A78 4G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Oppo A78 4G — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Oppo A78 4G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Oppo A78 4G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Oppo A78 4G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.