Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Oppo Reno5 5G
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Oppo Reno5 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 597,974); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo Reno5 5G doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 172g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Oppo Reno5 5G
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 172g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 77/100)
What makes Oppo Reno5 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 49/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Oppo Reno5 5G, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno5 5G (97/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 5G (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno5 5G (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno5 5G (77/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 5G (100/100 vs 77/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Oppo Reno5 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.4" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, ColorOS 11.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 159.1×73.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Oppo Reno5 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo Reno5 5G
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Oppo Reno5 5G
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Oppo Reno5 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Oppo Reno5 5G by 640.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno5 5G (97/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 5G (85/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno5 5G (87/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno5 5G (77/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 5G (100/100 vs 77/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Oppo Reno5 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno5 5G by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Oppo Reno5 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Oppo Reno5 5G — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Oppo Reno5 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Oppo Reno5 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Oppo Reno5 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.