Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Redmi A5
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 36/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 32 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A5 doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 193g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi A5
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 155g vs 193g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Overall rating 36/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi A5, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 53 points higher (89/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 32/100). 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 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (97/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (100/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1640x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5200 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 | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 (Go Edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 171.7×77.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | $90 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1640x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi A5
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (97/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (87/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (77/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (100/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi A5?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 by 53 points (89/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi A5?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi A5 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi A5?
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 A5?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Redmi A5?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.