Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Redmi Note 14 SE 5G
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 51/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5110); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 668,462); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi Note 14 SE 5G
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 668462
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 969
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2321
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5110 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 155g vs 190g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Redmi Note 14 SE 5G better?
- Overall rating 51/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G (97/100 vs 49/100). 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 Note 14 SE 5G (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G (100/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi Note 14 SE 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 668462 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 969 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2321 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5110 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| 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 | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 162.4×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 14 SE 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 14 SE 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 14 SE 5G
- 5110 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Redmi Note 14 SE 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Redmi Note 14 SE 5G by 562.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G (97/100 vs 49/100).
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 Note 14 SE 5G (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G (77/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G (100/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G?
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 Note 14 SE 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.