Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G (2026) runs on the Exynos 1610. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 46/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 196g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 196g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A18 4G better?
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 43 points higher (89/100 vs 46/100). 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 44/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G (100/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Exynos 1610 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $325 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G (85/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G (87/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G (77/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G (100/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.