Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Redmi 14C (China)
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi 14C (China) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 23/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 358,383); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 14C (China) doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 204g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi 14C (China)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 155g vs 204g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 40/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 45/100)
- Overall rating 23/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi 14C (China), the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 61 points higher (84/100 vs 23/100). 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 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi 14C (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 14, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 204 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi 14C (China)
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 14C (China)
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 14C (China)
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Redmi 14C (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Redmi 14C (China) by 1136.2% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (84/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (67/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) (100/100 vs 45/100).
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 Redmi 14C (China)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (China) by 61 points (84/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi 14C (China)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Redmi 14C (China) — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi 14C (China)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi 14C (China)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Redmi 14C (China)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Redmi 14C (China) is a better fit for everyday use.