Honor Magic8 vs Tecno Camon Air
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Camon Air (2026) runs on the Helio G200 Ultimate; launch prices were $625 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 53/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Tecno Camon Air is thinner (6.4mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Tecno Camon Air
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2100
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 60W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 39/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Tecno Camon Air better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $625
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Tecno Camon Air, the Honor Magic8 scores 35 points higher (88/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Tecno Camon Air — 44/100; 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 Tecno Camon Air (98/100 vs 39/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon Air (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon Air (85/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon Air significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (100/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Tecno Camon Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Helio G200 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 750 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2100 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 162.8×77.7×6.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Launch price | $625 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Camon Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Camon Air
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $325. Tecno Camon Air was $325 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon Air (98/100 vs 39/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon Air (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon Air (85/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon Air significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 (100/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Camon Air?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon Air by 35 points (88/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Tecno Camon Air?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Tecno Camon Air — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Camon Air?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Camon Air?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 39/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Tecno Camon 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.