Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Xiaomi Civi 1S
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi Civi 1S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 56/100 (a 33-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 faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 820,210).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Xiaomi Civi 1S
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 55W
- Lighter: 155g vs 166g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 1S better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 56/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Xiaomi Civi 1S, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 33 points higher (89/100 vs 56/100). 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 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (77/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Xiaomi Civi 1S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 158.3×71.5×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 166 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Xiaomi Civi 1S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Xiaomi Civi 1S by 440.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (87/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (77/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S by 33 points (89/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi Civi 1S — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.