Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Redmi K50 Gaming
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi K50 Gaming (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 60/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,294,871); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi K50 Gaming
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4700 mAh
- Lighter: 155g vs 210g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Redmi K50 Gaming better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi K50 Gaming, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 29 points higher (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (97/100 vs 68/100). 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 K50 Gaming (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (100/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi K50 Gaming | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 162.5×76.7×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K50 Gaming
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K50 Gaming
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K50 Gaming
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Redmi K50 Gaming, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Redmi K50 Gaming by 242.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (97/100 vs 68/100).
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 K50 Gaming (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (77/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (100/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi K50 Gaming?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming by 29 points (89/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi K50 Gaming?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi K50 Gaming — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi K50 Gaming?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi K50 Gaming?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Redmi K50 Gaming?
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 K50 Gaming is a better fit for active users.