Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Realme 15 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Realme 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 69/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 15 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,329,936); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 187g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Realme 15 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1329936
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4106
- Lighter: 155g vs 187g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Realme 15 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Realme 15 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 20 points higher (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 15 Pro (97/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 15 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Realme 15 Pro (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 15 Pro (100/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Realme 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1329936 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1280x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 162.3×76.2×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 187 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 15 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme 15 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Realme 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Realme 15 Pro by 233.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 15 Pro (97/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 15 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Realme 15 Pro (87/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 15 Pro (100/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme 15 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 15 Pro by 20 points (89/100 vs 69/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Realme 15 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Realme 15 Pro — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme 15 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme 15 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Realme 15 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Realme 15 Pro is a better fit for active users.