Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Realme U1
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Realme U1 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 8/100 (a 76-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 303,398); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme U1 doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is thinner (6.1mm vs 8.0mm).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Realme U1
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 303398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 155g vs 168g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 6/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 90/100)
- Overall rating 8/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Realme U1, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 76 points higher (84/100 vs 8/100). 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 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (84/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Realme U1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio P70 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 303398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 157.0×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 168 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme U1
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 25MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme U1
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme U1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Realme U1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Realme U1 by 1360.2% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (84/100 vs 6/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (67/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100).
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 U1?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Realme U1 by 76 points (84/100 vs 8/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Realme U1?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Realme U1 — 8/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme U1?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 6/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Realme U1?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Realme U1?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Realme U1 is a better fit for everyday use.