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 — 89/100 vs 57/100 (a 32-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 1,135,878); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 186g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Realme GT 5G
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Lighter: 155g vs 186g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Realme GT 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 57/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Realme GT 5G, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 32 points higher (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Realme GT 5G are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (100/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Realme GT 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3537 | |
| 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 | Android 11, Realme UI 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 158.5×73.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme GT 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 290.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (97/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Realme GT 5G are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (77/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (100/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).
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 89/100, the Realme GT 5G — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme GT 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme GT 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).
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, those who care about battery life. The Realme GT 5G is a better fit for active users.