Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 84/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 3,950,082); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 3950082
- Lighter: 155g vs 207g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 5 points higher (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (100/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 155 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Realme GT 8 Pro by 12.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (87/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (100/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air edges out the Realme GT 8 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
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 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.