Side-by-side technical data
Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Honor Magic9 Pro Max 5G
Comparison between Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Honor Magic9 Pro Max 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air suits anyone looking for a thinner phone, while the Honor Magic 9 Pro Max is the choice for potential battery endurance: it is 6.1 mm versus 8.32 mm thick, but its battery is 8,800 mAh versus 5,500 mAh.
The Air is also lighter at 155 g versus 219 g, and combines glass with an aluminum alloy instead of the Max’s metal body. Both offer a 120 Hz display, up to 1 TB of storage, and 16 GB of RAM, so those features do not decide the choice.
The Magic8 Pro Air’s trade-off is 80 W charging and 50 W wireless charging; the Magic 9 Pro Max reaches 100 W and 80 W, and includes a charger. The choice is therefore between the Air’s lighter, thinner design and the Max’s larger battery and faster charging.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is better for anyone wanting a thin phone: it is 6.1 mm thick and weighs 155 g.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max 5G
The Honor Magic 9 Pro Max is the better buy for anyone prioritizing an 8,800 mAh battery and 100 W charging.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Magic8 Pro Air | Magic9 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 9.3 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.4 | 9.5 |
| Camera | 8.9 | 8.5 |
| Connectivity | 8.6 | 9.0 |
| Battery & charging | 8.7 | 9.9 |
Which one is for you?
Honor Magic8 Pro Air, if you care about…
- Weight
- 155 g
- against 233 g
- Body Thickness
- 6.1 mm
- against 8.6 mm
- Battery Type
- Si-Carbon Li-Ion
- against Li-Polymer
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
Honor Magic9 Pro Max 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,800 mAh
- against 5,500 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.3
- against Bluetooth 6.0
- Peak Display Brightness
- 10,000 nits
- against 6,000 nits
- Fast Charge Power
- 100 W
- against 80 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Magic8 Pro Air | Magic9 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 2 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | ARM G1-Ultra | Qualcomm Adreno 850 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.21 GHz | 5.01 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,427,702 | 5,522,833 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,781 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 12,189 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with one 4.21 GHz C1-Ultra core, three 3.5 GHz C1-Premium cores, and four 2.7 GHz C1-Pro cores | Octa-core: 2 × 5.01 GHz Prime, 3 × 4.03 GHz Performance, and 3 × 3.74 GHz Performance |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | — |
Design
| Specification | Magic8 Pro Air | Magic9 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Purple, Orange, Gold, Green | Black, Silver, Grey, Green |
| Body Thickness | 6.1 mm Best value | 8.6 mm |
| Body Width | 71.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Body Height | 150.5 mm | 161.6 mm |
| Weight | 155 g Best value | 233 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.2 % | 91.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 | IP68, IP69K |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | — |
| Repairability Class | B | — |
Battery
| Specification | Magic8 Pro Air | Magic9 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,500 mAh | 8,800 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 80 W | 100 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable Best value |
| Battery Endurance | 63 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W | 80 W Best value |
Display
| Specification | Magic8 Pro Air | Magic9 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 6,000 nits | 10,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.31″ | 6.8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,216 px | 1,320 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,640 px | 2,868 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 461 ppi | 464 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, 4320Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, King Kong Diamond JuRhino Glass | Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, NanoCrystal Shield, Giant Rhinoceros Glass, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, 4320Hz PWM, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, 12-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, Anti-reflective coating, Touchscreen |
| Display colors | — | 1B colors |
Sensors
| Specification | Magic8 Pro Air | Magic9 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Magic8 Pro Air | Magic9 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Cooling System, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Magic8 Pro Air | Magic9 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 17 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Magic8 Pro Air | Magic9 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83A, 5G NR n84 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n13, 5G NR n14, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n29, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83A, 5G NR n83B, 5G NR n84, 5G NR n89 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7/8, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, Auracast, ASHA Best value |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, DLNA, eSIM, Infrared, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, FM Radio, USB 2.0 | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DisplayPort output, Computer Sync, DLNA, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 Best value |
| Max. download speed | 10,700 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Magic8 Pro Air | Magic9 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5, Auracast, ASHA, A2DP, LE, Cinematic-Grade Gun Microphone |
Technical
| Specification | Magic8 Pro Air | Magic9 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | LDY-AN00 | — |
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