Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Redmi Note 13R
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi Note 13R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5030); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi Note 13R
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5030 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Lighter: 155g vs 205g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Redmi Note 13R better?
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi Note 13R, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (100/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi Note 13R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5030 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 13R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 13R
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 13R
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (77/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (100/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 13R?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi Note 13R?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi Note 13R — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 13R?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Redmi Note 13R?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.