Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (2021) runs on the Exynos 9611. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 20/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 355,351); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 192g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 355351
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 365
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1107
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 155g vs 192g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 60/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 20/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 64 points higher (84/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (67/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Exynos 9611 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 355351 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 365 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1107 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 11, One UI 3.1 Core | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 420 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 155 g | 192 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
- Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Samsung Galaxy M21 2021, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 by 1146.7% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (84/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (67/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (100/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 by 64 points (84/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 is a better fit for everyday use.