Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 87/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Lighter: 155g vs 219g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 85/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14000 vs 10243
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 2 points higher (89/100 vs 87/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (100/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 14000 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (100/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air edges out the Xiaomi 18 Fold by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 87/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
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 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.