Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Realme GT Neo 5 SE
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 44/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,416,021); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 193g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Realme GT Neo 5 SE
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1416021
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1653
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4349
- Lighter: 155g vs 193g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 63/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 58/100)
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 44/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Realme GT Neo 5 SE, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 40 points higher (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (89/100 vs 19/100). 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 Neo 5 SE (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Realme GT Neo 5 SE are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Realme GT Neo 5 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1416021 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1653 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 4349 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1240x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| 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 / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 13, Realme UI 4.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.9×75.8×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 193 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT Neo 5 SE
- 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 Neo 5 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1240x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme GT Neo 5 SE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Realme GT Neo 5 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Realme GT Neo 5 SE by 212.9% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (89/100 vs 19/100).
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 Neo 5 SE (84/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Realme GT Neo 5 SE are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE (100/100 vs 58/100).
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 Neo 5 SE?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT Neo 5 SE by 40 points (84/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Realme GT Neo 5 SE?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme GT Neo 5 SE?
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 Neo 5 SE?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Realme GT Neo 5 SE?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Realme GT Neo 5 SE is a better fit for everyday use.