Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Realme C30
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Realme C30 (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T612. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 28/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C30 doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 182g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Realme C30
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 1250
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 155g vs 182g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Realme C30 better?
- Overall rating 28/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Realme C30, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 61 points higher (89/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C30 (97/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C30 (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C30 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C30 (100/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Realme C30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc Tiger T612 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 360 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 1250 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, Realme UI Go | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 164.1×75.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme C30
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C30
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme C30
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C30 (97/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C30 (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C30 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C30 (100/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme C30?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C30 by 61 points (89/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Realme C30?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Realme C30 — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme C30?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme C30?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Realme C30?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.