Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Xiaomi Mi 11
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi Mi 11 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 62/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,102,627); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 196g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Xiaomi Mi 11
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1102627
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 55W
- Lighter: 155g vs 196g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 11 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Xiaomi Mi 11, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 27 points higher (89/100 vs 62/100). 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 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 (77/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 (100/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Xiaomi Mi 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1102627 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 164.3×74.6×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $500 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Mi 11
- Main: 108MP f/1.85
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 11
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi 11
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Xiaomi Mi 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Xiaomi Mi 11 by 301.8% 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 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 (97/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 (87/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 (77/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 (100/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi Mi 11?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 by 27 points (89/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Xiaomi Mi 11?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi Mi 11 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi Mi 11?
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 Mi 11?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Xiaomi Mi 11?
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 Mi 11 is a better fit for active users.