Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Xiaomi 11i
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 11i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 34/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 207g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Xiaomi 11i
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Lighter: 155g vs 207g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 51/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 34/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Xiaomi 11i, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 50 points higher (84/100 vs 34/100). 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 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (89/100 vs 0/100). 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 Xiaomi 11i (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Xiaomi 11i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 207 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 11i
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 11i
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 11i
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (89/100 vs 0/100).
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 Xiaomi 11i (84/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (67/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (100/100 vs 41/100).
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 Xiaomi 11i?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i by 50 points (84/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Xiaomi 11i?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 11i — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Xiaomi 11i?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.