Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Realme 9i
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Realme 9i (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 38/100 (a 51-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 424,216); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9i doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Realme 9i
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 190g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Realme 9i better?
- Overall rating 38/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Realme 9i, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 51 points higher (89/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 31/100). 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 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (97/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (100/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Realme 9i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| 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 | 480 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 164.4×75.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme 9i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 9i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme 9i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Realme 9i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Realme 9i by 944.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (97/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (77/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (100/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme 9i?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme 9i by 51 points (89/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Realme 9i?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Realme 9i — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme 9i?
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 9i?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Realme 9i?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.