Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Realme GT2 Explorer Master
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 46/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,425,446); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 195g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1425446
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 155g vs 195g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 22/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 56/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 56/100)
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Realme GT2 Explorer Master, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 38 points higher (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (89/100 vs 22/100). 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 GT2 Explorer Master (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (100/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Realme GT2 Explorer Master | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1425446 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 161.3×74.3×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 195 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Realme GT2 Explorer Master, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Realme GT2 Explorer Master by 210.8% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (89/100 vs 22/100).
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 GT2 Explorer Master (84/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (100/100 vs 56/100).
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 GT2 Explorer Master?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master by 38 points (84/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Realme GT2 Explorer Master?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Realme GT2 Explorer Master — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme GT2 Explorer Master?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme GT2 Explorer Master?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 22/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Realme GT2 Explorer Master?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Realme GT2 Explorer Master is a better fit for everyday use.