Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Redmi 14C
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi 14C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 31/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5160); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 358,608); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi 14C
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 204g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi 14C better?
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi 14C, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 58 points higher (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 13/100). 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 Redmi 14C (97/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (100/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi 14C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 63 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | $120 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi 14C
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 14C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 14C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Redmi 14C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Redmi 14C by 1135.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (97/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (87/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (77/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (100/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi 14C?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C by 58 points (89/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi 14C?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi 14C — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi 14C?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi 14C?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Redmi 14C?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.