Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Realme 16
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Realme 16 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 53/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 16 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 581,041); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 183g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Realme 16
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Lighter: 155g vs 183g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Realme 16 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 53/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Realme 16, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 36 points higher (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 45/100). 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 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (97/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (100/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Realme 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 581041 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2372 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 158.3×75.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | $199 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 16
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Realme 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Realme 16 by 662.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (97/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (100/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme 16?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 16 by 36 points (89/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Realme 16?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Realme 16 — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme 16?
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 Realme 16?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Realme 16?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.