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).
Honor Magic8
Nubia Air
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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)
- Lighter: 172g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $625
- Better portability (90/100 vs 56/100)
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 — 88/100, Nubia Air — 66/100; 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 (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).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Nubia Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 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 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
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.
Launch price difference: $426. Nubia Air was $426 cheaper at launch.
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).
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. The Nubia Air is a better fit for everyday use.