Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 50/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 859,084); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 155g vs 205g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 24/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 39 points higher (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (77/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (100/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.6×75.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro by 415.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (77/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (100/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.