Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 73/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 2,375,195); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 181g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 2375195
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6649
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Lighter: 155g vs 181g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 73/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (97/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (100/100 vs 75/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 2375195 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 2072 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 6649 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1236x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 157.1×73.2×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | — | $415 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1236x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro by 86.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (97/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (87/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (77/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (100/100 vs 75/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 66/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
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 5 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.