Apple
iPhone Air
6.5″ · OLED · 120 Hz · Apple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
256 GB · Space Black · UK A3517 · dual eSIM · MG2L4QN/AFull product profile
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Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 28 Sept 2026Apple iPhone Air vs HONOR Magic8 Pro
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS
Choose the iPhone Air if…
- you want a lighter phone: 165 g vs 219 g Source: Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a thinner body: 5.64 vs 8.4 mm Source: Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you prefer the smaller 6.5″ screen Source: Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
Choose the Magic8 Pro if…
- you want a higher-resolution front camera: 50 vs 18 MP Source: HONOR UK Magic8 Pro complete technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want the larger 6.71″ screen Source: HONOR UK Magic8 Pro complete technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you need a physical SIM slot; the other is eSIM-only Source: HONOR UK Magic8 Pro complete technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
HONOR
Magic8 Pro
6.71″ · OLED · 120 Hz · Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform
512 GB · 12 GB RAM · Black · UK BKQ-N49Full product profile
BlackListed configurations: iPhone Air 256 GB, Magic8 Pro 512 GB. Storage is a tier you choose, not a difference between the models. Compare both at 512 GB.
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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE
Visual facts
Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.
How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
- Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
- “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
- Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06
Chipset
A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.
Magic8 Pro
0.21″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- iPhone Air
- 6.5″
- Magic8 Pro
- 6.71″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
DATA INCOMPLETE
Camera details matter.
Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.
- iPhone Air
- No telephoto
- Magic8 Pro
- Not verified
Lens illustration · not an image-quality test
DATA INCOMPLETE
Playback on paper.
Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.
- iPhone Air
- Up to 27h
- Magic8 Pro
- Not verified
Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
14 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 3 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.
Chipset
In Visual factsiPhone AirApple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
Magic8 ProSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform
Sources
Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Camera system
iPhone AirMain: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
Magic8 ProMain: 50 MP (f/1.6, OIS); Telephoto: 200 MP, 3.7x optical (OIS); Ultra-wide: 50 MP; Front: 50 MP + 3D depth; Video: up to 4K 120 fps
Sources
Magic8 Pro
Telephoto f/2.6 with a 1/1.4-inch sensor; main 1/1.3-inch with 4-in-1 2.4 μm pixel output; ultra-wide f/2.0, 122°, 2.5 cm macro; front f/2.0. Up to 200x digital zoom; EIS+OIS stabilisation.
HONOR UK Magic8 Pro complete technical specificationsCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Display specification
iPhone Air6.5-inch OLED; 2736 × 1260; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)
Magic8 Pro6.71-inch OLED; 2808 × 1256; up to 120 Hz; 6000 nits HDR peak
Sources
iPhone Air
460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh; 1,000 nits typical and 1,600 nits HDR peak.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsMagic8 Pro
FHD+; global peak brightness 1800 nits; 1.07 billion colours; HONOR NanoCrystal Shield glass.
HONOR UK Magic8 Pro complete technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Update policy
iPhone AirNo fixed update period published; ships with iOS 26
Magic8 ProAt least 5 years of security, corrective and functionality updates
Sources
Magic8 Pro
Minimum declared on the EU product-information sheet; it does not give an Android version-upgrade count or a calendar end date.
HONOR Magic8 Pro supplier product-information sheet, model BKQ-N49Distinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.
Battery and charging
iPhone AirUp to 27 h video; fast wired charging (20 W+ adapter), 20 W wireless
Magic8 Pro6270 mAh; 100 W wired, 80 W wireless
Sources
iPhone Air
Apple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 22 h streamed video; up to 50% in 30 minutes with a separately sold 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 20 W. Apple claims, not independent tests.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsMagic8 Pro
Typical capacity (rated 6090 mAh); next-gen HONOR silicon-carbon lithium-polymer. Wired HONOR SuperCharge up to 20V/5A, compatible with 11V/6A, 10V/4A, 10V/2.25A and 10V/2A. The wireless charger is a separate purchase.
HONOR UK Magic8 Pro complete technical specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Display resolution
iPhone Air2736 × 1260
Magic8 Pro1256 × 2808
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Show 8 more verified differences
eSIM only
iPhone AirYes
Magic8 ProNo
Sources
Magic8 Pro
The UK specification lists a physical SIM configuration.
HONOR UK Magic8 Pro complete technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Front camera
iPhone Air18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
Magic8 Pro50 MP (f/2.0) + 3D depth camera
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Ingress protection
In Visual factsiPhone AirIP68
Magic8 ProIP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Sources
iPhone Air
Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsMagic8 Pro
HONOR UK lists IP68 and IP69 (IEC 60529) and IP69K (ISO 20653); the product-information sheet declares IP68 with a 2.0 m specified immersion depth. Protection is conditional and can decrease with wear; not a waterproofing guarantee.
HONOR UK Magic8 Pro complete technical specificationsHONOR Magic8 Pro supplier product-information sheet, model BKQ-N49Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Published outdoor peak
iPhone Air3000 nits
Magic8 Pro6000 nits
Sources
Magic8 Pro
HDR peak for part of the screen, not full-screen sustained brightness; the test window is not stated. High-brightness-mode and typical figures are listed separately.
HONOR UK Magic8 Pro complete technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Rear camera modules
iPhone Air1
Magic8 Pro3
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Screen size
iPhone Air6.5 in
Magic8 Pro6.71 in
Sources
iPhone Air
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsMagic8 Pro
Rectangular diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
HONOR UK Magic8 Pro complete technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Thickness
iPhone Air5.64 mm
Magic8 Pro8.4 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Weight
In Visual factsiPhone Air165 g
Magic8 Pro219 g
Sources
Magic8 Pro
Selected black finish, including battery; other finishes may differ.
HONOR UK Magic8 Pro complete technical specificationsA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Manufacturer wording of separate fields (1)
Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.
Dimensions
iPhone Air156.2 × 74.7 × 5.64 mm (height × width × thickness)
Magic8 Pro161.15 × 75 × 8.4 mm (height × width × thickness) in Black
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Small physical differences (2)
Height
iPhone Air156.2 mm
Magic8 Pro161.15 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
In Visual factsiPhone Air74.7 mm
Magic8 Pro75 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (3)
Storage
iPhone Air256 GB
Magic8 Pro512 GB
Sources
iPhone AirApple UK iPhone Air configurations
A configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.
RAM and storage configuration
iPhone AirRAM not published; 256 GB storage
Magic8 Pro12 GB RAM; 512 GB storage
Sources
Magic8 Pro
Selected UK configuration; RAM is physical memory.
HONOR UK Magic8 Pro complete technical specificationsA configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.
Regional SIM / network configuration
iPhone AirUK model A3517; eSIM only
Magic8 ProUK model BKQ-N49. Networks: 5G (NR), 4G (LTE TDD/LTE FDD), 3G (WCDMA), 2G (GSM). SIM: SIM1 + SIM2, SIM1 + eSIM, or eSIM1 + eSIM2.
Sources
iPhone Air
Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs); no physical SIM slot; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier eSIM support needs confirming with your network.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsMagic8 Pro
In dual-SIM use either slot can be set as primary or secondary; live-network functions depend on the carrier. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
HONOR UK Magic8 Pro complete technical specificationsThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (84)
Rear 4K recording maximum
iPhone Air60 fps
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Manufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsMagic8 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front 4K recording maximum
iPhone Air60 fps
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
Magic8 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera optical stabilisation
iPhone AirYes
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Sensor-shift OIS is stated for the 48 MP Fusion Main, the only rear camera.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsMagic8 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear camera optical image stabilisation
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 ProYes
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Magic8 Pro
OIS listed on the 200MP telephoto and 50MP main cameras; not listed for the ultra-wide.
HONOR UK Magic8 Pro complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera autofocus
iPhone AirYes
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
Magic8 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed local video playback
iPhone Air27 hours
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsMagic8 Pro
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Typical battery capacity
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 Pro6270 mAh
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Magic8 Pro
Typical UK capacity; it is not a measured battery-life result.
HONOR UK Magic8 Pro complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Maximum published wired charging power
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 Pro100 W
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Magic8 Pro
Compatible charger and cable required.
HONOR UK Magic8 Pro complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Time to 50% wired charge
iPhone Air30 minutes
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Apple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsMagic8 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 Pro12 GB
Sources
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Magic8 Pro
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless connectivity
iPhone AirWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · second-generation UWB
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
Magic8 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published support term
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Magic8 Pro
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Listed operating system
iPhone AiriOS 26
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
Magic8 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 ProWLAN protocols: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 2x2 MIMO; WLAN frequency: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz; WLAN hotspot and WLAN Direct
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Bluetooth
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 ProBluetooth 6.0; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LC3, LHDC 5.0
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
USB connection
iPhone AirUSB-C; USB 2 data up to 480 Mb/s
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
Magic8 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Device unlock
iPhone AirFace ID
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
Magic8 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cellular modem
iPhone AirApple C1X
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Listed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3517.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsMagic8 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
EU label: supplier-declared battery cycles
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 Pro1600 cycles
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Magic8 Pro
Declared on the EU product information sheet under its standard test; not a video-playback figure or an independent test.
HONOR Magic8 Pro supplier product-information sheet, model BKQ-N49Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
EU label: supplier-declared endurance per cycle
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 Pro63 h
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Magic8 Pro
Declared on the EU product information sheet under its standard test; not a video-playback figure or an independent test.
HONOR Magic8 Pro supplier product-information sheet, model BKQ-N49Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Headphone jack
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Magic8 Pro
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dedicated telephoto reach
iPhone Air0×
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsMagic8 Pro
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
NFC
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 ProYes
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Launch software listed by manufacturer
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 ProMagicOS 10 (Based on Android 16)
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Optical-quality crop reach
iPhone Air2×
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsMagic8 Pro
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer pixel density
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Magic8 Pro
Pixel density is not stated by the manufacturer.
HONOR UK Magic8 Pro display features and operating conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Pixel density
iPhone Air460 ppi
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
Magic8 Pro
Not verified for this exact model.
HONOR UK Magic8 Pro display features and operating conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published professional camera workflows
iPhone Air0
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Versus counts four workflow types: RAW stills, professional codecs, log capture and external production tools. Apple lists HEIF/JPEG photos and HEVC/H.264 video, and none of the four workflows.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsMagic8 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Reverse wireless charging
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Magic8 Pro
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Battery — Capacity
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 Pro6270 mAh (typical value), 6090 mAh (rated value)
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Battery — Type
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 ProLithium polymer battery (next-gen HONOR silicon-carbon)
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Battery — Wired Charging
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 Pro100W HONOR SuperCharge; The phone supports up to 20V/5A SuperCharge, compatible with 11V/6A, 10V/4A, 10V/2.25A, 10V/2A.
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Battery — Wireless Charging
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 Pro80W Wireless HONOR SuperCharge.
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cellular Network — Network Standard
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 Pro5G (NR); 4G (LTE TDD/LTE FDD); 3G (WCDMA); 2G (GSM)
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cellular Network — SIM Card
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 ProSIM1+SIM2 / SIM1+eSIM / eSIM1+eSIM2
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Connectivity and Location — Bluetooth
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 ProBluetooth 6.0; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LC3, LHDC 5.0
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Connectivity and Location — Others
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 ProInfrared Remote Control; PC Data Sync (Computer need install HonorSuite); Video Call (operator and third-party software); OTG (maximum output current 1A/5V during reverse power supply); USB: Type-C, USB 3.2 GEN1; Earjack: USB Type-C
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Connectivity and Location — Positioning
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 ProSupport GPS (L1+L5) / AGPS / GLONASS / BeiDou (B1I+B1C+B2a+B2b) / Galileo (E1+E5a+E5b) / QZSS (L1 + L5); Support Cellular Network Positioning/Wi-Fi Network Positioning
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Connectivity and Location — Wi-Fi
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 ProWLAN protocols: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 2x2 MIMO; WLAN frequency: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz; WLAN hotspot and WLAN Direct
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dimensions and Weight — Depth
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 Pro8.4 mm
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dimensions and Weight — Height
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 Pro161.15 mm
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dimensions and Weight — Weight
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 ProApprox. 219 g (including the battery)
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dimensions and Weight — Width
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 Pro75.0 mm
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display — Brightness
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 ProHDR peak brightness: 6000 nits; global peak brightness: 1800 nits
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display — Colour
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 Pro1.07 billion colors
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display — Gestures
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 ProSupported
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display — Resolution
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 ProFHD+ 1256 × 2808
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display — Screen Glass Material
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 ProHONOR NanoCrystal Shield
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display — Size
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 Pro6.71 inches
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display — Type
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 ProOLED
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front Camera — Capture Mode
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 ProPortrait, Filter, Capture smiles, Mirror reflection, Timer, Gesture control, Watermark, Night
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front Camera — Face Recognition
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 Pro3D face unlock
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front Camera — Front Camera
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 Pro50 MP front camera (f/2.0) + 3D depth camera
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front Camera — Image Resolution
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 Pro8192 × 6144 pixels
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front Camera — Video Resolution
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 Pro3840 × 2160 pixels
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front Camera — Video Shooting
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 ProSupport for 4K (3840 × 2160) video recording
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
In the Box — In the Box
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 ProPhone (Built-in battery) x 1; Type-C Cable x 1; Quick Start Guide x 1; Eject Tool x 1; Warranty Card x 1; TP protective film (Attached on the phone before delivery) x 1
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Media and Audio — Audio
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 Promp3/mp4/3gp/ogg/amr/aac/flac/wav
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Media and Audio — Sound Effect
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 ProHONOR Sound
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Media and Audio — Stereo
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 ProHONOR Surround Subwoofer
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Media and Audio — Video
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 Pro3gp/mp4
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Memory — Memory
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 Pro12GB+512GB
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Processor — CPU Dominant Frequency
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 Pro2×Prime 4.6GHz+6×Performance 3.62GHz
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Processor — CPU Model
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 ProSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Processor — CPU Type
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 ProOcta-core
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Processor — GPU
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 ProAdreno 840
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera — Capture Mode
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 ProAI Enhanced Portrait, Stage Mode, HD Super Burst, Smart Focus, Multi-video, AI photography, High RES, Time-lapse, Super Wide Angle, Night, Super Macro, Portrait, Pro, Slow-MO, Panorama, Filter, Watermark, Capture smiles, Video, Timer, Scan Document, Light Painting, HDR, AI Super Zoom, Magic Color, Magic Pose, AI Enhanced Night
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera — Focus Mode
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 Pro3.7x Optical Zoom, 200x Digital Zoom
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera — Image Resolution
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 Pro16320 × 12288 pixels
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera — Rear Camera
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 Pro200 MP Ultra Night telephoto camera (f/2.6, 1/1.4-inch, 3.7x optical zoom, OIS); 50 MP Ultra Night main camera (f/1.6, 1/1.3-inch, OIS, 4-in-1 2.4 μm large-pixel output); 50 MP ultra-wide camera (f/2.0, 122° wide angle, 2.5 cm HD macro)
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera — Rear Flashlight
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 ProRear single LED flash
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera — Stabilization Mode
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 ProEIS+OIS
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera — Video Resolution
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 Pro3840 × 2160 pixels
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera — Video Shooting
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 ProSupport for 4K 120fps (3840 × 2160) video recording
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Sensors — NFC
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 ProSupported
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Sensors — NFC
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 ProCard Emulation and Reader/Writer modes only (no Peer-to-Peer); NFC sensing area: top of the phone
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Sensors — Sensors
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 ProGravity Sensor; Infrared Sensor; Fingerprint Sensor; Acceleration Sensor; Gyroscope; Compass; Ambient Light Sensor; Proximity Sensor
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
System — Operating System
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 ProMagicOS 10 (Based on Android 16)
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Water and Dust Resistance — Water and Dust Resistance
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 ProSupported (IP68, IP69 and IP69K)
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed streamed video
iPhone Air22 hours
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
Magic8 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8K video recording
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
Magic8 Pro
HONOR's UK specification lists 4K 120fps (3840×2160) recording and does not state whether 8K is supported.
HONOR UK Magic8 Pro complete technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless charging power
iPhone AirNot verified
Magic8 Pro80 W
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MagSafe / Qi2 power
iPhone Air20 W
Magic8 ProNot verified
Sources
Magic8 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
4 shared fields have the same recorded value.
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Full specifications
All specs112 specificationsiPhone AirMagic8 Pro
iPhone AirMagic8 ProWeightDiffers
Sources
165g
219g
Selected black finish, including battery; other finishes may differ.
WidthDiffers
Sources
74.7mm
75mm
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
5.64mm
8.4mm
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
156.2 × 74.7 × 5.64 mm (height × width × thickness)
161.15 × 75 × 8.4 mm (height × width × thickness) in Black
HeightDiffers
Sources
156.2 mm
161.15 mm
Form factor
Sources
slab
slab
ColourDiffers
Sources
Space Black
Black
Dimensions and Weight — Height
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
161.15 mm
Dimensions and Weight — Width
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
75.0 mm
Dimensions and Weight — Depth
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
8.4 mm
Dimensions and Weight — Weight
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Approx. 219 g (including the battery)
Screen sizeDiffers
Sources
6.5″
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
6.71″
Screen diagonal · Rectangular diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.Differs
Sources
3000 nits
Published outdoor peak · Outdoor peak claim.
6000 nits
Claimed HDR peak brightness · HDR peak for part of the screen, not full-screen sustained brightness; the test window is not stated. High-brightness-mode and typical figures are listed separately.
Pixel density
Sources
460 ppi
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
120Hz
Adaptive ProMotion.
120Hz
Maximum display refresh rate · Maximum advertised refresh; the active rate varies by app, content and selected mode.
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
6.5-inch OLED; 2736 × 1260; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh; 1,000 nits typical and 1,600 nits HDR peak.
6.71-inch OLED; 2808 × 1256; up to 120 Hz; 6000 nits HDR peakFHD+; global peak brightness 1800 nits; 1.07 billion colours; HONOR NanoCrystal Shield glass.
Display resolutionDiffers
Sources
2736 × 1260
1256 × 2808
Display — Size
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
6.71 inches
Display — Colour
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
1.07 billion colors
Display — Type
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
OLED
Display — Resolution
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
FHD+ 1256 × 2808
Display — Gestures
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Supported
Display — Brightness
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
HDR peak brightness: 6000 nits; global peak brightness: 1800 nits
Display — Screen Glass Material
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
HONOR NanoCrystal Shield
Native telephoto reach
Sources
Magic8 ProNo source recorded
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Rear camera modulesDiffers
Sources
1
3
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
Main: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
Main: 50 MP (f/1.6, OIS); Telephoto: 200 MP, 3.7x optical (OIS); Ultra-wide: 50 MP; Front: 50 MP + 3D depth; Video: up to 4K 120 fpsTelephoto f/2.6 with a 1/1.4-inch sensor; main 1/1.3-inch with 4-in-1 2.4 μm pixel output; ultra-wide f/2.0, 122°, 2.5 cm macro; front f/2.0. Up to 200x digital zoom; EIS+OIS stabilisation.
Optical-quality zoom
Sources
Magic8 ProNo source recorded
2×Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Front cameraDiffers
Sources
18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
50 MP (f/2.0) + 3D depth camera
Published professional camera workflows
Sources
Magic8 ProNo source recorded
0Versus counts four workflow types: RAW stills, professional codecs, log capture and external production tools. Apple lists HEIF/JPEG photos and HEVC/H.264 video, and none of the four workflows.
Not verified
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Magic8 ProNo source recorded
YesSensor-shift OIS is stated for the 48 MP Fusion Main, the only rear camera.
Not verified
Rear 4K recording maximum
Sources
Magic8 ProNo source recorded
60 fpsManufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
Not verified
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
Magic8 ProNo source recorded
60 fpsFront 18 MP Center Stage camera only.
Not verified
Front camera autofocus
Sources
Magic8 ProNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Rear Camera — Rear Camera
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
200 MP Ultra Night telephoto camera (f/2.6, 1/1.4-inch, 3.7x optical zoom, OIS); 50 MP Ultra Night main camera (f/1.6, 1/1.3-inch, OIS, 4-in-1 2.4 μm large-pixel output); 50 MP ultra-wide camera (f/2.0, 122° wide angle, 2.5 cm HD macro)
Rear Camera — Video Shooting
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Support for 4K 120fps (3840 × 2160) video recording
Rear Camera — Focus Mode
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
3.7x Optical Zoom, 200x Digital Zoom
Rear Camera — Image Resolution
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
16320 × 12288 pixels
Rear Camera — Video Resolution
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
3840 × 2160 pixels
Rear Camera — Rear Flashlight
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Rear single LED flash
Rear Camera — Capture Mode
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
AI Enhanced Portrait, Stage Mode, HD Super Burst, Smart Focus, Multi-video, AI photography, High RES, Time-lapse, Super Wide Angle, Night, Super Macro, Portrait, Pro, Slow-MO, Panorama, Filter, Watermark, Capture smiles, Video, Timer, Scan Document, Light Painting, HDR, AI Super Zoom, Magic Color, Magic Pose, AI Enhanced Night
Rear Camera — Stabilization Mode
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
EIS+OIS
Front Camera — Front Camera
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
50 MP front camera (f/2.0) + 3D depth camera
Front Camera — Image Resolution
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
8192 × 6144 pixels
Front Camera — Video Resolution
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
3840 × 2160 pixels
Front Camera — Video Shooting
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Support for 4K (3840 × 2160) video recording
Front Camera — Capture Mode
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Portrait, Filter, Capture smiles, Mirror reflection, Timer, Gesture control, Watermark, Night
Front Camera — Face Recognition
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
3D face unlock
Rear camera optical image stabilisation
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
YesOIS listed on the 200MP telephoto and 50MP main cameras; not listed for the ultra-wide.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
Magic8 ProNo source recorded
27 hoursClaimed local video playback · Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Wireless charging
Sources
Yes
Yes80W Wireless HONOR SuperCharge.
Battery and chargingDiffers
Sources
Up to 27 h video; fast wired charging (20 W+ adapter), 20 W wirelessApple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 22 h streamed video; up to 50% in 30 minutes with a separately sold 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 20 W. Apple claims, not independent tests.
6270 mAh; 100 W wired, 80 W wirelessTypical capacity (rated 6090 mAh); next-gen HONOR silicon-carbon lithium-polymer. Wired HONOR SuperCharge up to 20V/5A, compatible with 11V/6A, 10V/4A, 10V/2.25A and 10V/2A. The wireless charger is a separate purchase.
Claimed streamed video
Sources
Magic8 ProNo source recorded
22 hoursApple UK up-to claim.
Not verified
Time to 50% wired charge
Sources
Magic8 ProNo source recorded
30 minutesApple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter.
Not verified
MagSafe / Qi2 power
Sources
Magic8 ProNo source recorded
20 WCompatible charger and adapter required.
Not verified
Typical battery capacity
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
6270 mAhTypical UK capacity; it is not a measured battery-life result.
Maximum published wired charging power
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
100 WCompatible charger and cable required.
Wireless charging power
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
80 W
Battery — Capacity
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
6270 mAh (typical value), 6090 mAh (rated value)
Battery — Type
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Lithium polymer battery (next-gen HONOR silicon-carbon)
Battery — Wired Charging
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
100W HONOR SuperCharge; The phone supports up to 20V/5A SuperCharge, compatible with 11V/6A, 10V/4A, 10V/2.25A, 10V/2A.
Battery — Wireless Charging
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
80W Wireless HONOR SuperCharge.
Software update policyDiffers
No fixed update period published; ships with iOS 26
At least 5 years of security, corrective and functionality updatesMinimum declared on the EU product-information sheet; it does not give an Android version-upgrade count or a calendar end date.
Listed operating system
Sources
Magic8 ProNo source recorded
iOS 26
Not verified
ChipsetDiffers
Sources
Apple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform
RAM and storage configurationConfiguration
Sources
RAM not published; 256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity.
12 GB RAM; 512 GB storageSelected UK configuration; RAM is physical memory.
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
Sources
UK model A3517; eSIM onlyDual eSIM (two active eSIMs); no physical SIM slot; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier eSIM support needs confirming with your network.
UK model BKQ-N49. Networks: 5G (NR), 4G (LTE TDD/LTE FDD), 3G (WCDMA), 2G (GSM). SIM: SIM1 + SIM2, SIM1 + eSIM, or eSIM1 + eSIM2.In dual-SIM use either slot can be set as primary or secondary; live-network functions depend on the carrier. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
StorageConfiguration
Sources
256 GB
512 GB
Physical RAM
Sources
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
12 GB
Display panel
Sources
OLED
OLED
eSIM onlyDiffers
Sources
Yes
NoThe UK specification lists a physical SIM configuration.
Ingress protectionDiffers
IP68Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.
IP68 / IP69 / IP69KHONOR UK lists IP68 and IP69 (IEC 60529) and IP69K (ISO 20653); the product-information sheet declares IP68 with a 2.0 m specified immersion depth. Protection is conditional and can decrease with wear; not a waterproofing guarantee.
USB connection
Sources
Magic8 ProNo source recorded
USB-C; USB 2 data up to 480 Mb/s
Not verified
Wireless connectivity
Sources
Magic8 ProNo source recorded
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · second-generation UWB
Not verified
Device unlock
Sources
Magic8 ProNo source recorded
Face ID
Not verified
Apple UK reference price
Sources
iPhone AirApple UK iPhone Air configurations
Magic8 ProNo source recorded
£1,099Apple UK price for the 256 GB model in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
Not verified
Cellular modem
Sources
Magic8 ProNo source recorded
Apple C1XListed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3517.
Not verified
Launch software listed by manufacturer
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
MagicOS 10 (Based on Android 16)
Bluetooth
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Bluetooth 6.0; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LC3, LHDC 5.0
Wi-Fi
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
WLAN protocols: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 2x2 MIMO; WLAN frequency: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz; WLAN hotspot and WLAN Direct
NFC
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Processor — CPU Model
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform
Processor — CPU Type
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Octa-core
Processor — CPU Dominant Frequency
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
2×Prime 4.6GHz+6×Performance 3.62GHz
Processor — GPU
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Adreno 840
System — Operating System
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
MagicOS 10 (Based on Android 16)
Memory — Memory
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
12GB+512GB
Water and Dust Resistance — Water and Dust Resistance
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Supported (IP68, IP69 and IP69K)
Cellular Network — Network Standard
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
5G (NR); 4G (LTE TDD/LTE FDD); 3G (WCDMA); 2G (GSM)
Cellular Network — SIM Card
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
SIM1+SIM2 / SIM1+eSIM / eSIM1+eSIM2
Connectivity and Location — Wi-Fi
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
WLAN protocols: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 2x2 MIMO; WLAN frequency: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz; WLAN hotspot and WLAN Direct
Connectivity and Location — Bluetooth
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Bluetooth 6.0; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LC3, LHDC 5.0
Connectivity and Location — Others
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Infrared Remote Control; PC Data Sync (Computer need install HonorSuite); Video Call (operator and third-party software); OTG (maximum output current 1A/5V during reverse power supply); USB: Type-C, USB 3.2 GEN1; Earjack: USB Type-C
Connectivity and Location — Positioning
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Support GPS (L1+L5) / AGPS / GLONASS / BeiDou (B1I+B1C+B2a+B2b) / Galileo (E1+E5a+E5b) / QZSS (L1 + L5); Support Cellular Network Positioning/Wi-Fi Network Positioning
Sensors — Sensors
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Gravity Sensor; Infrared Sensor; Fingerprint Sensor; Acceleration Sensor; Gyroscope; Compass; Ambient Light Sensor; Proximity Sensor
Sensors — NFC
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Supported
Sensors — NFC
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Card Emulation and Reader/Writer modes only (no Peer-to-Peer); NFC sensing area: top of the phone
Media and Audio — Video
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
3gp/mp4
Media and Audio — Audio
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
mp3/mp4/3gp/ogg/amr/aac/flac/wav
Media and Audio — Sound Effect
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
HONOR Sound
Media and Audio — Stereo
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
HONOR Surround Subwoofer
In the Box — In the Box
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Phone (Built-in battery) x 1; Type-C Cable x 1; Quick Start Guide x 1; Eject Tool x 1; Warranty Card x 1; TP protective film (Attached on the phone before delivery) x 1
EU label: supplier-declared endurance per cycle
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
63 hDeclared on the EU product information sheet under its standard test; not a video-playback figure or an independent test.
EU label: supplier-declared battery cycles
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
1600 cyclesDeclared on the EU product information sheet under its standard test; not a video-playback figure or an independent test.
Manufacturer shop SKU
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
82440110001010002807
Show unverified (7)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
8K video recording
Sources
Not verified8K recording is not mentioned.
Not verifiedHONOR's UK specification lists 4K 120fps (3840×2160) recording and does not state whether 8K is supported.
Published support term
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Reverse wireless charging
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Headphone jack
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Expandable storage
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Manufacturer pixel density
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedPixel density is not stated by the manufacturer.
Manufacturer shop GTIN
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedHONOR's UK pages do not list the GTIN (barcode) for this model.
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How we calculate scoresApple iPhone Air
256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight165 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Width74.7 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness5.64 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.5 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
AppleClaimed video playback27 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
AppleClaimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Apple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
ApplePublished total supportNot verified
Not published
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.
ApplePixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Native telephoto reach0×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
AppleClaimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
AppleRear camera modules1Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Manufacturer list price£1,099.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceApple
All sources3
- Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- Apple UK iPhone Air configurationsApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- iPhone Air exact UK configurationApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
HONOR Magic8 Pro
512 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight219 gManufacturer claim · high confidence
Selected black finish, including battery; other finishes may differ.
HONORWidth75 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceHONOR
Thickness8.4 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceHONOR
Display size6.71 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Rectangular diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
HONORPeak brightness6,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
HDR peak for part of the screen, not full-screen sustained brightness; the test window is not stated. High-brightness-mode and typical figures are listed separately.
HONORClaimed video playbackNot verified
Not published
Claimed charging rateNot verified
Not published
Published total supportNot verified
Not published
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidence
The UK specification lists a physical SIM configuration.
HONORIP ratingIP68 / IP69 / IP69KManufacturer claim · high confidence
HONOR UK lists IP68 and IP69 (IEC 60529) and IP69K (ISO 20653); the product-information sheet declares IP68 with a 2.0 m specified immersion depth. Protection is conditional and can decrease with wear; not a waterproofing guarantee.
HONORHONORRAM12 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceHONOR
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence
Maximum advertised refresh; the active rate varies by app, content and selected mode.
HONORNative telephoto reachNot verified
Not published
Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified
Not published
Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidenceHONOR
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources4
- HONOR UK Magic8 Pro complete technical specificationsHONOR · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- HONOR UK Magic8 Pro display features and operating conditionsHONOR · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- HONOR Magic8 Pro supplier product-information sheet, model BKQ-N49HONOR · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- HONOR UK Magic8 Pro exact configuration and official product galleryHONOR · accessed 10 Sept 2026
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