Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Realme C35
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Realme C35 (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T616. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 17/100 (a 67-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 220,000); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C35 doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 189g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Realme C35
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 220000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1350
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Lighter: 155g vs 189g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 63/100)
- Overall rating 17/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Realme C35, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 67 points higher (84/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (67/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Realme C35 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc Tiger T616 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 220000 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 400 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1350 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 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 | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 164.4×75.6×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 189 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme C35
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C35
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme C35
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Realme C35, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Realme C35 by 1913.8% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (84/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (67/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (100/100 vs 63/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme C35?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C35 by 67 points (84/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Realme C35?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Realme C35 — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme C35?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme C35?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Realme C35?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Realme C35 is a better fit for everyday use.