Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 85/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 3,030,376); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 3030376
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 10200
- Lighter: 155g vs 225g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 4 points higher (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100. In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (100/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Xiaomi 15 Ultra by 46.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (100/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air edges out the Xiaomi 15 Ultra by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.