Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Redmi Note 9S
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 517,460); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi Note 9S
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 210g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi Note 9S, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 41/100). 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 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (100/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi Note 9S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5020 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 | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Redmi Note 9S by 756.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (97/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (85/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (77/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (100/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 9S?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi Note 9S?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi Note 9S?
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 9S?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Redmi Note 9S?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.