Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Redmi Note 14S
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi Note 14S (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 50/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 179g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi Note 14S
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 760
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 1890
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Lighter: 155g vs 179g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Redmi Note 14S better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi Note 14S, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 39 points higher (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14S (97/100 vs 38/100). 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 14S (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 14S (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 14S (100/100 vs 72/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi Note 14S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 760 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 1890 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 161.1×75.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 14S
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 14S
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 14S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14S (97/100 vs 38/100).
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 14S (87/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 14S (77/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 14S (100/100 vs 72/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 14S?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 14S by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi Note 14S?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi Note 14S — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 14S?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 14S?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Redmi Note 14S?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.