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 — 89/100 vs 28/100 (a 61-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Tecno Pop 5X
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Tecno Pop 5X better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 155g
- Overall rating 28/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Tecno Pop 5X, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 61 points higher (89/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (77/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 78/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Tecno Pop 5X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | — | |
| 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 | — | |
| 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 | Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 150 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Pop 5X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
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: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Pop 5X
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (77/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 78/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 61 points (89/100 vs 28/100).
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 89/100, the Tecno Pop 5X — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
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, those who care about battery life.