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 — 84/100 vs 11/100 (a 73-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).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Poco C40
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 155g vs 204g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 45/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 11/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Poco C40, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 73 points higher (84/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Poco C40 (67/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Poco C40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | JLQ | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | — | |
| 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, MagicOS 10 | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 204 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (84/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Poco C40 (67/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco C40?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 73 points (84/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Poco C40?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Poco C40 — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco C40?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco C40?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
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. The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.