Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Redmi 15 5G
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi 15 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 48/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 15 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 617,626); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi 15 5G
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Lighter: 155g vs 217g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Redmi 15 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 48/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi 15 5G, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 41 points higher (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 5G (97/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 5G (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi 15 5G (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 5G (100/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi 15 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 617626 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 938 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 2183 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, HyperOS 2.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 169.5×80.5×8.4 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
Redmi 15 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 15 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 15 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Redmi 15 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Redmi 15 5G by 617.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 5G (97/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 5G (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi 15 5G (77/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 5G (100/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi 15 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 15 5G by 41 points (89/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi 15 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi 15 5G — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi 15 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi 15 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Redmi 15 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.