Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 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 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 220g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 155g vs 220g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 49/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 25/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 34/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, 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 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (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 Black Shark 5 RS (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (67/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (100/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 220 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (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 Black Shark 5 RS (84/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (67/100 vs 49/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (100/100 vs 25/100).
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 Black Shark 5 RS?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 50 points (84/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.