Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Poco C40
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 31/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Poco C40
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 155g vs 204g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Poco C40 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Poco C40, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 58 points higher (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Poco C40 (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Poco C40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | JLQ | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Poco C40 (77/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco C40?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 58 points (89/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Poco C40?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Poco C40 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco C40?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Poco C40?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.