Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Redmi Note 15 Special
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. 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 Special has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 840,353); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 15 Special doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 178g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi Note 15 Special
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 3000
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 155g vs 178g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 15 Special better?
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 54/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi Note 15 Special, 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 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (97/100 vs 55/100). 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 15 Special (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (100/100 vs 79/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi Note 15 Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 840353 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Redmi Note 15 Special, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Redmi Note 15 Special by 427.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (97/100 vs 55/100).
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 15 Special (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (77/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special (100/100 vs 79/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Special by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi Note 15 Special — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.