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 835,566); the Nubia Air Pro is noticeably lighter (172g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Nubia Air Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 835566
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2925
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- 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)
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 55/100). 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 — 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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (98/100 vs 55/100). 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).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Nubia Air Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 7100 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 835566 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 995 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 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 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Air Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Air Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Air Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Nubia Air Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Nubia Air Pro by 383.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $153. Nubia Air Pro was $153 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (98/100 vs 55/100).
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).
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 55/100).
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. The Nubia Air Pro is a better fit for everyday use.