Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Redmi K40 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi K40 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 36/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4520); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,119,714); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 196g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi K40 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4520 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Lighter: 155g vs 196g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 28/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 36/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi K40 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 48 points higher (84/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (89/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (67/100 vs 28/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi K40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4520 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 11, MIUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.7×76.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 196 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K40 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K40 Pro
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K40 Pro
- 4520 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Redmi K40 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Redmi K40 Pro by 295.7% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (89/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (84/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (67/100 vs 28/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (100/100 vs 55/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi K40 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro by 48 points (84/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi K40 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Redmi K40 Pro — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi K40 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi K40 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Redmi K40 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Redmi K40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.