Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 5/100 (a 79-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 doesn't.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 79 points higher (84/100 vs 5/100). 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 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | — | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 155 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Main: —
- Front: —
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- —
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (84/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (67/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 50/100).
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 GS3?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 79 points (84/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
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 GS3?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.