Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Philips S7221 5G
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Philips S7221 5G (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 44/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Philips S7221 5G has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Philips S7221 5G
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 2200
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Lighter: 155g vs 210g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Philips S7221 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 44/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Philips S7221 5G, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 45 points higher (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Philips S7221 5G (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Philips S7221 5G (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Philips S7221 5G (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Philips S7221 5G (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Philips S7221 5G (100/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Philips S7221 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc T8200 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 750 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 2200 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5700 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 166.0×77.0×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Philips S7221 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Philips S7221 5G
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Philips S7221 5G
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Philips S7221 5G (97/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Philips S7221 5G (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Philips S7221 5G (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Philips S7221 5G (77/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Philips S7221 5G (100/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Philips S7221 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Philips S7221 5G by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Philips S7221 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Philips S7221 5G — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Philips S7221 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Philips S7221 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Philips S7221 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.