Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Realme Narzo 30
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Realme Narzo 30 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 24/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 534,895); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 192g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Realme Narzo 30
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 534895
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 673
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1881
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 192g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 60/100)
- Overall rating 24/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Realme Narzo 30, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 60 points higher (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (84/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (67/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Realme Narzo 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G95 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 534895 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 673 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1881 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 580 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 162.3×75.4×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 192 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme Narzo 30
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Narzo 30
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme Narzo 30
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Realme Narzo 30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Realme Narzo 30 by 728.2% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (84/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (67/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (100/100 vs 60/100).
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 Narzo 30?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 by 60 points (84/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Realme Narzo 30?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Realme Narzo 30 — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme Narzo 30?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme Narzo 30?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Realme Narzo 30?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Realme Narzo 30 is a better fit for everyday use.