Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Tecno Pop 5X
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 9/100 (a 75-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 5X doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is thinner (6.1mm vs 8.5mm).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Tecno Pop 5X
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 150g vs 155g
- Overall rating 9/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Tecno Pop 5X, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 75 points higher (84/100 vs 9/100). 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 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (67/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Tecno Pop 5X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 150 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Pop 5X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pop 5X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Pop 5X
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (84/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (67/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
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 Pop 5X?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X by 75 points (84/100 vs 9/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Tecno Pop 5X — 9/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use.