Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Xiaomi Mi 11i
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi Mi 11i (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. 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 4520); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,135,878); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 196g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Xiaomi Mi 11i
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4520 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Lighter: 155g vs 196g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 11i better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 56/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Xiaomi Mi 11i, 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 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11i (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11i (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11i (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11i (100/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Xiaomi Mi 11i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4520 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, MIUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.7×76.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Mi 11i
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 11i
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi 11i
- 4520 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Xiaomi Mi 11i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Xiaomi Mi 11i by 290.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11i (97/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11i (87/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11i (77/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11i (100/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi Mi 11i?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11i by 33 points (89/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Xiaomi Mi 11i?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi Mi 11i — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi Mi 11i?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Xiaomi Mi 11i?
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 11i?
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 11i is a better fit for active users.