Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Realme GT 6
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Realme GT 6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 70/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,809,566); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Realme GT 6
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1809566
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 5179
- Lighter: 155g vs 199g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Realme GT 6 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Overall rating 70/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Realme GT 6, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 19 points higher (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Realme GT 6 (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Realme GT 6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Realme GT 6 (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT 6 (100/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Realme GT 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1809566 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Realme UI 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 162.0×75.1×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $450 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme GT 6
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Realme GT 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Realme GT 6 by 144.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Realme GT 6 (97/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Realme GT 6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Realme GT 6 (87/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT 6 (100/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme GT 6?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably better than the Realme GT 6 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Realme GT 6?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Realme GT 6 — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme GT 6?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme GT 6?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Realme GT 6?
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 6 is a better fit for active users.