Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Realme P1 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Realme P1 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 52/100 (a 37-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 982,776); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme P1 Pro doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Realme P1 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 982776
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 155g vs 217g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Realme P1 Pro better?
- Overall rating 52/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Realme P1 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 37 points higher (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme P1 Pro (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme P1 Pro (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Realme P1 Pro (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme P1 Pro (100/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Realme P1 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 982776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2700 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 161.5×74.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme P1 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme P1 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme P1 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Realme P1 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Realme P1 Pro by 350.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme P1 Pro (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme P1 Pro (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Realme P1 Pro (77/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme P1 Pro (100/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme P1 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme P1 Pro by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Realme P1 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Realme P1 Pro — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme P1 Pro?
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 P1 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Realme P1 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.