Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Verdict
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores higher in 1 of 6 sections (design & durability), while the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads in connectivity & features, camera and battery; they are even on performance and display.
The biggest difference is connectivity & features: 72 vs 89 points.
Choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air for design & durability; choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design for connectivity & features and camera.
- Magic8 Pro Air leads in 2 fields
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads in 10 fields
- 26 ties
38 scored fields compared
Score by section
| Section scores | Magic8 Pro Air | Magic8 RSR Porsche Design |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ||
| Performance | 98 | 100 |
| Camera | 90 | 95 |
| Battery | 95 | 100 |
| Display | 98 | 97 |
| Design & durability | 96 | 85 |
| Connectivity & features | 72 | 89 |
Full specifications
Performance
- Chipset performance index
- Magic8 Pro Air: 98/100
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: 100/100(Better)
- Chipset
- Magic8 Pro Air: Dimensity 9500
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- RAM (max)
- Magic8 Pro Air: 16 GB
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: 24 GB
- Storage (max)
- Magic8 Pro Air: 1 TB
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: 1 TB
- Process node
- Magic8 Pro Air: 3 nm
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: 3 nm
Camera
- Main camera resolution
- Magic8 Pro Air: 64 MP
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: 200 MP(Better)
- Main sensor size
- Magic8 Pro Air: 1/1.3″
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: 1/1.3″
- Optical stabilization (OIS)
- Magic8 Pro Air: Yes
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: Yes
- Ultra-wide camera
- Magic8 Pro Air: Yes
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: Yes
- Telephoto camera
- Magic8 Pro Air: Yes
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: Yes
- Periscope lens
- Magic8 Pro Air: Yes
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: Yes
- Optical zoom
- Magic8 Pro Air: 3.2×
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: 3.7×(Better)
- Video recording
- Magic8 Pro Air: 4K 60 fps
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: 4K 120 fps(Better)
- Front camera
- Magic8 Pro Air: 50 MP
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: 50 MP
- Front camera 4K video
- Magic8 Pro Air: Yes
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: Yes
Battery
- Battery capacity
- Magic8 Pro Air: 5500 mAh
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: 7200 mAh(Better)
- Wired charging
- Magic8 Pro Air: 80 W
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: 120 W(Better)
- Wireless charging
- Magic8 Pro Air: 50 W
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: 80 W
- Reverse charging
- Magic8 Pro Air: Yes
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: Yes
- Reverse charging type
- Magic8 Pro Air: Wired
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: Wired & wireless
Display
- Screen size
- Magic8 Pro Air: 6.31″
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: 6.71″
- Panel type
- Magic8 Pro Air: LTPO OLED
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: LTPO OLED
- Refresh rate
- Magic8 Pro Air: 120 Hz
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: 120 Hz
- Pixel density
- Magic8 Pro Air: 461 ppi
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: 458 ppi
- Peak brightness
- Magic8 Pro Air: 6000 nits
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: 6000 nits
- Resolution
- Magic8 Pro Air: 1216x2640
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: 1256x2808
- Screen protection
- Magic8 Pro Air: Unknown
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: Honor Jurh Glass
Design & durability
- Weight
- Magic8 Pro Air: 155 g(Better)
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: 239 g
- Thickness
- Magic8 Pro Air: 6.1 mm(Better)
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: 8.5 mm
- Dust & water resistance
- Magic8 Pro Air: IP68 + IP69
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: IP68 + IP69
- Frame material
- Magic8 Pro Air: Aluminum
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: Aluminum
Connectivity & features
- 5G
- Magic8 Pro Air: Yes
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: Yes
- Wi-Fi
- Magic8 Pro Air: Wi-Fi 7
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: Wi-Fi 7
- Bluetooth
- Magic8 Pro Air: 6.0
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: 6.0
- USB speed
- Magic8 Pro Air: USB 2.0
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: USB 3.x(Better)
- USB port
- Magic8 Pro Air: USB-C 2.0
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: USB-C 3.2
- DisplayPort output
- Magic8 Pro Air: No
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: Yes
- NFC
- Magic8 Pro Air: Yes
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: Yes
- eSIM
- Magic8 Pro Air: Yes
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: Yes
- Ultra-wideband (UWB)
- Magic8 Pro Air: No
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: No
- Satellite connectivity
- Magic8 Pro Air: No
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: Yes(Better)
- Stereo speakers
- Magic8 Pro Air: Yes
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: Yes
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Magic8 Pro Air: No
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: No
- Fingerprint reader
- Magic8 Pro Air: Under display (ultrasonic)
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: Under display (ultrasonic)
- 3D face unlock
- Magic8 Pro Air: No
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: Yes(Better)
- Infrared blaster
- Magic8 Pro Air: No
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: Yes(Better)
- FM radio
- Magic8 Pro Air: No
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: No
- microSD slot
- Magic8 Pro Air: No
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: No
- Card slot
- Magic8 Pro Air: No
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: No
General
- Operating system
- Magic8 Pro Air: Android 16
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: Android 16
- Launch price
- Magic8 Pro Air: Unknown
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: About 1000 EUR
- Year
- Magic8 Pro Air: 2026
- Magic8 RSR Porsche Design: 2026
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| — | Magic8 Pro Air | Magic8 RSR Porsche Design |
|---|---|---|
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1x |
| 4G bands | LTE | LTE |
| 5G bands | SA/NSA | SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | 2026, January 19 | 2026, January 19 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, January 23 | Available. Released 2026, January 23 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 150.5 x 71.9 x 6.1 mm (5.93 x 2.83 x 0.24 in) | 161.2 x 75 x 8.5 mm (6.35 x 2.95 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 155 g (5.47 oz) | 239 g (8.43 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum frame |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) | · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Display | ||
| Type | LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 4320Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, 1800 nits (HBM), 6000 nits (peak) | LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 4320Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, 1800 nits (HBM), 6000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.31 inches, 97.6 cm2 (~90.2% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.71 inches, 108.3 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1216 x 2640 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~461 ppi density) | 1256 x 2808 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~458 ppi density) |
| Protection | – | Honor Jurh Glass |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16, MagicOS 10 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 9500 (3 nm) | Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x4.21 GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.5 GHz C1-Premium & 4x2.7 GHz C1-Pro) | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Arm G1-Ultra | Adreno 840 |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM UFS | 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 24GB RAM UFS |
| Main Camera | ||
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", 1.2µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 64 MP, f/2.6, 74mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2", PDAF, OIS, 3.2x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide) | 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", 1.2µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 200 MP, f/2.6, 85mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 3.7x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, 12mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Features | Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, HDR, 10-bit video | 4K@24/30/60/120fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, HDR, 10-bit video |
| Selfie camera | ||
| Single | 50 MP, f/2.0, 21mm (wide), 1/2.93", 0.6µm | 50 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/2.93", 0.6µm, AF TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Comms | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5.0 |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L1+L5) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG |
| Infrared port | – | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass Emergency SOS via satellite (messages only) - China only |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Si/C Li-Po 5500 mAh | Si/C Li-Po 7200 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired 50W wireless 5W reverse wired | 120W wired, 100W PPS, 40W UFCS 80W wireless Reverse wireless 5W reverse wired |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Black, White, Purple, Orange | Violet, Gray |
| Models | LDY-AN00 | BKQ-AN20 |
| Price | – | About 1000 EUR |