Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Redmi Note 8
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 30/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 329,457); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi Note 8
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 190g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Redmi Note 8 better?
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi Note 8, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 59 points higher (89/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (97/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (77/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (100/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi Note 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $180 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Redmi Note 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Redmi Note 8 by 1244.7% 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 8 (97/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (87/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (77/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (100/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 8?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 59 points (89/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi Note 8?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi Note 8 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 8?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 8?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Redmi Note 8?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.