Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Realme 16x
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Realme 16x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 16x has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 528,398); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 16x doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Realme 16x
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 155g vs 217g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Realme 16x better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Realme 16x, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 16x (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Realme 16x (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 16x (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Realme 16x (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 16x (100/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Realme 16x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 166.5×78.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | — | $299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme 16x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 16x
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme 16x
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Realme 16x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Realme 16x by 738.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 16x (97/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Realme 16x (85/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 16x (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Realme 16x (77/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 16x (100/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme 16x?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 16x by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Realme 16x?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Realme 16x — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme 16x?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme 16x?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Realme 16x?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.