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 MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 62/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 16 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 919,158); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 197g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Realme 16 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 919158
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2813
- Lighter: 155g vs 197g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 62/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Realme 16 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 27 points higher (89/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 16 Pro (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 16 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 16 Pro (87/100 vs 53/100). 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 62/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Realme 16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 919158 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2700x1224 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 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, MagicOS 10 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 162.6×77.6×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | $250 |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 16 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- 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 382.0% 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 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 16 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 16 Pro (87/100 vs 53/100).
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 62/100).
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 27 points (89/100 vs 62/100).
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 — 62/100.
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 53/100).
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 55/100).
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 budget-conscious buyers.