Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Redmi K80
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi K80 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 67/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 has the bigger battery (6550 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 2,277,927); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi K80
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 2277927
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6511
- Lighter: 155g vs 213g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Redmi K80 better?
- Bigger battery: 6550 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi K80, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 22 points higher (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi K80 (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 (100/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi K80 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 2277927 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6550 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 160.3×75.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | — | $345 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K80
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K80
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K80
- 6550 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Redmi K80, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Redmi K80 by 94.5% 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 notably outperforms the Redmi K80 (97/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 (100/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi K80?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 by 22 points (89/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi K80?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi K80 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi K80?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi K80?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Redmi K80?
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 K80 is a better fit for gamers and power users.