Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Realme C30s
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) and the Realme C30s (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 36/100 (a 53-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 C30s doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 186g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Realme C30s
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 155g vs 186g
- 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 62/100)
What makes Realme C30s better?
- Overall rating 36/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Realme C30s, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 53 points higher (89/100 vs 36/100). 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 "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (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 C30s (100/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Realme C30s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | — | |
| 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 12, Realme UI Go | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 164.2×75.7×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme C30s
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C30s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme C30s
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (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 C30s (100/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme C30s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C30s by 53 points (89/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Realme C30s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Realme C30s — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme C30s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Realme C30s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.