Honor Magic8 Pro vs Nubia Air Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Air Pro (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100; launch prices were $899 and $472. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 58/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 835,566); the Nubia Air Pro is noticeably lighter (172g vs 199g).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Nubia Air Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 835566
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2925
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 48/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 172g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $472 vs $899
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (88/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Nubia Air Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 30 points higher (88/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100, Nubia Air Pro — 46/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Air Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (88/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Nubia Air Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 7100 | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | 835566 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 995 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2925 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 6.0×None×None mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $472 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Air Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Air Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Air Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Nubia Air Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Nubia Air Pro by 276.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $427. Nubia Air Pro was $427 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (95/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Air Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (91/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (82/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (88/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nubia Air Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro by 30 points (88/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nubia Air Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nubia Air Pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nubia Air Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nubia Air Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Nubia Air Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Air Pro is a better fit for everyday use.