Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Poco C65
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 33/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 348,562); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Poco C65
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 375
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 1031
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 192g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Poco C65 better?
- Overall rating 33/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Poco C65, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 56 points higher (89/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (97/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (100/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Poco C65 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 375 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 1031 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $99 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Poco C65, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Poco C65 by 1171.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (97/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (77/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (100/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco C65?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C65 by 56 points (89/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Poco C65?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Poco C65 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco C65?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco C65?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Poco C65?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.