Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Realme C85 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Realme C85 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C85 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 476,175); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Realme C85 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1396
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 155g vs 205g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Realme C85 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Realme C85 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C85 Pro (97/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C85 Pro (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Realme C85 Pro (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C85 Pro (100/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Realme C85 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2344 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| 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 | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 164.4×78.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $175 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme C85 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C85 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme C85 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Realme C85 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Realme C85 Pro by 830.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C85 Pro (97/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C85 Pro (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Realme C85 Pro (77/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C85 Pro (100/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme C85 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme C85 Pro by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Realme C85 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Realme C85 Pro — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme C85 Pro?
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 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Realme C85 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.