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 — 84/100 vs 41/100 (a 43-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 1,290,942); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 210g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi K50 Gaming
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4700 mAh
- Lighter: 155g vs 210g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 54/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 37/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 41/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi K50 Gaming, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 43 points higher (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 18/100). 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 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (89/100 vs 18/100). 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 K50 Gaming (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi K50 Gaming | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 4453 | |
| 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, MagicOS 10 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 162.5×76.7×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 210 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K50 Gaming
- 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 K50 Gaming
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K50 Gaming
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
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 243.2% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (89/100 vs 18/100).
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 K50 Gaming (84/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (100/100 vs 37/100).
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 K50 Gaming?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming by 43 points (84/100 vs 41/100).
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 84/100, the Redmi K50 Gaming — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi K50 Gaming?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi K50 Gaming?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 18/100).
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. The Redmi K50 Gaming is a better fit for everyday use.