Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 89/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 4,430,255); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Lighter: 155g vs 203g
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 4430255
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3352
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 10402
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 3 points higher (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (100/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Honor Magic8 Pro Air by 9.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (100/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro edges out the Honor Magic8 Pro Air by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 87/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
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 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.