Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Redmi R70m
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi R70m (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 40/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi R70m has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 639,225); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi R70m doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Redmi R70m
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 2073
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 155g vs 210g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Redmi R70m better?
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 40/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Redmi R70m, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 49 points higher (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi R70m (97/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi R70m (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi R70m (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi R70m (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi R70m (100/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Redmi R70m | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 2073 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi R70m
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi R70m
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi R70m
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Redmi R70m, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Redmi R70m by 593.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi R70m (97/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi R70m (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi R70m (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Redmi R70m (77/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi R70m (100/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi R70m?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Redmi R70m by 49 points (89/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Redmi R70m?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi R70m — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi R70m?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Redmi R70m?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Redmi R70m?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.