Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Oppo A9 (2020)
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Oppo A9 (2020) (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 37/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 329,457); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A9 (2020) doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 195g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Oppo A9 (2020)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 155g vs 195g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Oppo A9 (2020) better?
- Overall rating 37/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Oppo A9 (2020), the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 52 points higher (89/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (97/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (87/100 vs 34/100). 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 Oppo A9 (2020) (100/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Oppo A9 (2020) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.6×75.6×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Oppo A9 (2020)
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo A9 (2020)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Oppo A9 (2020)
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Oppo A9 (2020), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Oppo A9 (2020) by 1244.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (97/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (87/100 vs 34/100).
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 Oppo A9 (2020) (100/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Oppo A9 (2020)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) by 52 points (89/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Oppo A9 (2020)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Oppo A9 (2020) — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Oppo A9 (2020)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Oppo A9 (2020)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Oppo A9 (2020)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.