Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Realme C85 5G
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Realme C85 5G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 47/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C85 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 524,785); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 215g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Realme C85 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 155g vs 215g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 45/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 47/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Realme C85 5G, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 42 points higher (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C85 5G (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Realme C85 5G (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C85 5G (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C85 5G (100/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Realme C85 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| 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 / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 166.1×77.9×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme C85 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C85 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme C85 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Realme C85 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Realme C85 5G by 744.2% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C85 5G (96/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Realme C85 5G (85/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C85 5G (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C85 5G (100/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme C85 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C85 5G by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Realme C85 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Realme C85 5G — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme C85 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme C85 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (96/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Realme C85 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Realme C85 5G is a better fit for everyday use.