Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Redmi K50i
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi K50i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 57/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5080); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,092,605); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi K50i doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi K50i
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1092605
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1139
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3842
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5080 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Lighter: 155g vs 200g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Redmi K50i better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 57/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi K50i, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 32 points higher (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (97/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi K50i (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (100/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi K50i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1092605 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1139 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3842 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.6" FFS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5080 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.6×74.3×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K50i
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K50i
- 6.6" FFS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K50i
- 5080 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Redmi K50i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Redmi K50i by 305.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (97/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi K50i (77/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (100/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi K50i?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i by 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi K50i?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi K50i — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi K50i?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi K50i?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Redmi K50i?
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 K50i is a better fit for active users.