Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Sharp Aquos R9
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 68/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,660,924); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 195g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Sharp Aquos R9
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1660924
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1860
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 5045
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 155g vs 195g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Sharp Aquos R9, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 21 points higher (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (97/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (100/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Sharp Aquos R9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1660924 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1860 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 5045 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Sharp Aquos R9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Sharp Aquos R9 by 166.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (97/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (87/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (77/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (100/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 by 21 points (89/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users.