Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Redmi Note 15
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi Note 15 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 57/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 15 has the bigger battery (5520 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 825,374); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 178g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi Note 15
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 825374
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3000
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 155g vs 178g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 15 better?
- Bigger battery: 5520 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 57/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi Note 15, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 32 points higher (89/100 vs 57/100). 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 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (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 (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (100/100 vs 79/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi Note 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 825374 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5520 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 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 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | $229 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 15
- Main: 108MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 15
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Redmi Note 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Redmi Note 15 by 436.8% 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 (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 (87/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (77/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (100/100 vs 79/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 15?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 by 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi Note 15?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi Note 15 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 15?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 15?
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?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.