Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Realme GT 5G
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Realme GT 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 37/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,119,714); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 186g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Realme GT 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Lighter: 155g vs 186g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 35/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 67/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 37/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Realme GT 5G, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 47 points higher (84/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (89/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (100/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Realme GT 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 11, Realme UI 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 158.5×73.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 186 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT 5G
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 5G
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme GT 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Realme GT 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Realme GT 5G by 295.7% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (89/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (84/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (67/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (100/100 vs 67/100).
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 GT 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G by 47 points (84/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Realme GT 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Realme GT 5G — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme GT 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme GT 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Realme GT 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Realme GT 5G is a better fit for everyday use.