Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Oppo F21 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Oppo F21 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 43/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 424,216); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo F21 Pro doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 175g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Oppo F21 Pro
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 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 175g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Oppo F21 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Oppo F21 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 46 points higher (89/100 vs 43/100). 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 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (97/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (100/100 vs 79/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Oppo F21 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, ColorOS 12.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IPX4 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 159.9×73.2×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Oppo F21 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo F21 Pro
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Oppo F21 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Oppo F21 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Oppo F21 Pro 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 F21 Pro (97/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (85/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (87/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (77/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (100/100 vs 79/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Oppo F21 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro by 46 points (89/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Oppo F21 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Oppo F21 Pro — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Oppo F21 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Oppo F21 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Oppo F21 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.