Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Tecno Phantom X2
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 44/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,484,077); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 203g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Tecno Phantom X2
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1484077
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1693
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4384
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 155g vs 203g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 46/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 44/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 40 points higher (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (89/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (67/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Tecno Phantom X2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1484077 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 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 | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 203 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Phantom X2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Phantom X2
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Tecno Phantom X2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Tecno Phantom X2 by 198.5% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (89/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (84/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (67/100 vs 46/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (100/100 vs 46/100).
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 Tecno Phantom X2?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 by 40 points (84/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for everyday use.