Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Redmi K40
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi K40 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4520); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,010,069); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 196g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi K40
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4520 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 155g vs 196g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Redmi K40 better?
- Overall rating 54/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi K40, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (97/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (100/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi K40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4520 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.7×76.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $309 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K40
- Main: 48MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K40
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K40
- 4520 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Redmi K40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Redmi K40 by 338.6% 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 K40 (97/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (87/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (77/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (100/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi K40?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi K40?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi K40 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi K40?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi K40?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Redmi K40?
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 K40 is a better fit for active users.