Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Realme GT6 (China)
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Realme GT6 (China) (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 67/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT6 (China) has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 2,345,563); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Realme GT6 (China)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6511
- Lighter: 155g vs 207g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme GT6 (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Overall rating 67/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Realme GT6 (China), the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 22 points higher (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Realme GT6 (China) (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Realme GT6 (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT6 (China) (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT6 (China) (100/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Realme GT6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, 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 | 162.0×76.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT6 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT6 (China)
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme GT6 (China)
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Realme GT6 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Realme GT6 (China) by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Realme GT6 (China) (97/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Realme GT6 (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT6 (China) (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT6 (China) (100/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme GT6 (China)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT6 (China) by 22 points (89/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Realme GT6 (China)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Realme GT6 (China) — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme GT6 (China)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme GT6 (China)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Realme GT6 (China)?
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 GT6 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.