Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Realme C51s
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Realme C51s (2024) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T612. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 32/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 182g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Realme C51s
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
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 182g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Realme C51s better?
- Overall rating 32/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Realme C51s, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 57 points higher (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 16/100). 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 C51s (97/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C51s (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C51s (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Realme C51s (100/100 vs 75/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Realme C51s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc Tiger T612 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 360 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 1250 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, Realme UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 560 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 167.2×76.7×7.5 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 C51s
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C51s
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme C51s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C51s (97/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C51s (85/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C51s (77/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Realme C51s (100/100 vs 75/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme C51s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C51s by 57 points (89/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Realme C51s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Realme C51s — 32/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme C51s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Realme C51s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.