Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Realme 16 Pro+
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Realme 16 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 68/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 16 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,392,392); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 199g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Realme 16 Pro+
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1392392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4106
- Lighter: 155g vs 199g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 60/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Realme 16 Pro+, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 21 points higher (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (96/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 16 Pro+ (96/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 16 Pro+ is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Realme 16 Pro+ (87/100 vs 58/100). 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 16 Pro+ (100/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Realme 16 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1392392 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2800x1260 | |
| 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 | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 155 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $330 |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme 16 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 16 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme 16 Pro+
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Realme 16 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Realme 16 Pro+ by 218.2% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 16 Pro+ (96/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 16 Pro+ is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Realme 16 Pro+ (87/100 vs 58/100).
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 16 Pro+ (100/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme 16 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 16 Pro+ by 21 points (89/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Realme 16 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Realme 16 Pro+ — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme 16 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme 16 Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (96/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Realme 16 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 16 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.