Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Redmi Note 15 Pro (China)
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi Note 15 Pro (China)
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 1050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 2939
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 155g vs 211g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 54/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China), the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 52/100). 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 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) (100/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 1050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 2939 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1220x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 15 Pro (China)
- 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 15 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 15 Pro (China)
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) (97/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) (77/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) (100/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China) — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China)?
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 15 Pro (China)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Redmi Note 15 Pro (China)?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.