Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 89/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 3,722,803).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi K100 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 3722803
- Overall rating 89/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (90/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 4 points higher (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 97/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (95/100 vs 77/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 3722803 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 155 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $730 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Redmi K100 Pro Max by 19.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 97/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (95/100 vs 77/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max edges out the Honor Magic8 Pro Air by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.