Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Redmi 15a
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi 15a (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 42/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 15a has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 32 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 639,225); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 15a doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi 15a
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2073
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 155g vs 210g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Redmi 15a better?
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 42/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi 15a, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 47 points higher (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (97/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (100/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi 15a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2073 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $130 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi 15a
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 15a
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 15a
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Redmi 15a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Redmi 15a by 593.1% 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 15a (97/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (87/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (77/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (100/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi 15a?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi 15a?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi 15a — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi 15a?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi 15a?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Redmi 15a?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.