Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Redmi Note 15 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi Note 15 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 59/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6580 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 876,387); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi Note 15 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 876387
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2939
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 155g vs 190g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 56/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Redmi Note 15 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6580 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 59/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi Note 15 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 30 points higher (89/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (97/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi Note 15 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (100/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi Note 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 876387 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2939 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2700x1224 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6580 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 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 | 128GB / 256GB | |
| 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 | 163.6×78.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $300 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 15 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 15 Pro
- 6580 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Redmi Note 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Redmi Note 15 Pro by 405.5% 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (97/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi Note 15 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (87/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (77/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (100/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 15 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro by 30 points (89/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi Note 15 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi Note 15 Pro — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 15 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 15 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Redmi Note 15 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.