Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 51/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5200); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 879,714); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Lighter: 155g vs 208g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro better?
- Overall rating 51/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (100/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 169.4×80.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro by 403.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (85/100 vs 64/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (77/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (100/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.