Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 65/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5160); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,504,467); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1504467
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1693
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4384
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 155g vs 201g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 Pro better?
- Overall rating 65/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 24 points higher (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro (100/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Tecno Phantom X2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1504467 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 4384 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 164.6×72.7×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Tecno Phantom X2 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Tecno Phantom X2 Pro by 194.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro (97/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro (87/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro (77/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro (100/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro by 24 points (89/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro is a better fit for active users.