Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Xiaomi Civi 3
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi Civi 3 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 57/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,240,821); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 174g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Xiaomi Civi 3
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1240821
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1239
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3962
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Lighter: 155g vs 174g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 3 better?
- Overall rating 57/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Xiaomi Civi 3, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 32 points higher (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (97/100 vs 64/100). 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 3 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (100/100 vs 79/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Xiaomi Civi 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1240821 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1239 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3962 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 158.7×71.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 174 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Civi 3
- Main: 50MP 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 3
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Civi 3
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Xiaomi Civi 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Xiaomi Civi 3 by 257.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (97/100 vs 64/100).
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 3 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (77/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (100/100 vs 79/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi Civi 3?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 by 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Xiaomi Civi 3?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi Civi 3 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi Civi 3?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi Civi 3?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Xiaomi Civi 3?
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 Civi 3 is a better fit for active users.