Honor Magic8 vs Nubia Air Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Air Pro (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100; launch prices were $625 and $472. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 58/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 785,352); the Nubia Air Pro is noticeably lighter (172g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Nubia Air Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2925
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Nubia Air Pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 172g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $472 vs $625
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (88/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Nubia Air Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 30 points higher (88/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Nubia Air Pro — 40/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Air Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (88/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Nubia Air Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 7100 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 785352 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 995 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2925 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 6.0×None×None mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $472 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Air Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Air Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Air Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Nubia Air Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Nubia Air Pro by 414.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $153. Nubia Air Pro was $153 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Air Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (87/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (88/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Air Pro?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro by 30 points (88/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Nubia Air Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nubia Air Pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Air Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Air Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Nubia Air Pro?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.