Honor Magic8 vs Nubia Air
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300; launch prices were $625 and $199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 51/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Nubia Air
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Nubia Air better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $625
- Better portability (90/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Nubia Air, the Honor Magic8 scores 37 points higher (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Nubia Air — 64/100; 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 (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (90/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Nubia Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2073 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $199 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Nubia Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Nubia Air by 531.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $426. Nubia Air was $426 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (98/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (85/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (90/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Air?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 37 points (88/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Nubia Air?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nubia Air — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Air?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Air?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Nubia Air?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.