Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Realme Narzo 50 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 49/100 (a 40-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 750,481); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 181g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 181g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Realme Narzo 50 Pro better?
- Overall rating 49/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Realme Narzo 50 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (97/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (100/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Realme Narzo 50 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 430 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 160.2×73.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme Narzo 50 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Realme Narzo 50 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Realme Narzo 50 Pro by 490.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (97/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (85/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (77/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro (100/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme Narzo 50 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 50 Pro by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Realme Narzo 50 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Realme Narzo 50 Pro — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme Narzo 50 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme Narzo 50 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Realme Narzo 50 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.