Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Realme 6 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Realme 6 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 43/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 517,460); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 202g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Realme 6 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 202g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Realme 6 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Realme 6 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 46 points higher (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 6 Pro (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 6 Pro (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 6 Pro (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 6 Pro (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 6 Pro (100/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Realme 6 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10.0; Realme UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 480 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.8×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme 6 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 6 Pro
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme 6 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Realme 6 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Realme 6 Pro by 756.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 6 Pro (97/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 6 Pro (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 6 Pro (87/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 6 Pro (77/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 6 Pro (100/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme 6 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 6 Pro by 46 points (89/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Realme 6 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Realme 6 Pro — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme 6 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme 6 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Realme 6 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.