Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Redmi 13 5G
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi 13 5G (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE. 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 5030); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi 13 5G
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5030 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Lighter: 155g vs 205g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 53/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 49/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi 13 5G, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi 13 5G (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 5G (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 5G (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 5G (100/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi 13 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5030 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 14, HyperOS, up to 2 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi 13 5G
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 13 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 13 5G
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi 13 5G (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 5G (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 5G (77/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 5G (100/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi 13 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 5G by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi 13 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi 13 5G — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi 13 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Redmi 13 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Redmi 13 5G is a better fit for everyday use.