Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Realme 8i
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Realme 8i (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. 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 5000); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 493,222); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 8i doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 194g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Realme 8i
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Lighter: 155g vs 194g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Realme 8i better?
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Realme 8i, 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 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Realme 8i (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (100/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Realme 8i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 674 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1793 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 164.1×75.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme 8i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 8i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme 8i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Realme 8i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Realme 8i by 798.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (97/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Realme 8i (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (77/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (100/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme 8i?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 8i by 46 points (89/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Realme 8i?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Realme 8i — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme 8i?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme 8i?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Realme 8i?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.