Category Breakdown
Camera
Magic8 Pro Air
Main sensor resolution (64 MP)
WinsBattery
Magic8 Pro Air
Battery capacity (5,500 mAh)
WinsCharging
Magic8 Pro Air
Wired charging speed (80W)
WinsPerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
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Magic5 Ultimate
Screen size (6.81")
WinsWeight
Magic8 Pro Air
Total weight (155g)
WinsValue
Magic8 Pro Air
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7.3/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Magic5 Ultimate | Magic8 Pro Air |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.81" | 6.31" | |
| 1,312 × 2,848 | 1,216 × 2,640 | |
| LTPO OLED | LTPO OLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 1,800 nits | 6,000 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| 3.5x | 3.2x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Face ID, Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity, ultrasonic) | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity, ultrasonic) | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 9500 | |
| 16 GB | 16 GB | |
| 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,450 mAh | 5,500 mAh | |
| 66W | 80W | |
| 50W | 50W | |
Build | ||
| 217g | 155g | |
| 8.8mm | 6.1mm | |
| Glass front, eco leather back | Glass front, aluminum frame | |
| IP68 | No certified water resistance | |
| Flagship | Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Highest resolution main camera.