Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Poco C81 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Poco C81 Pro (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 34/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C81 Pro 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 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Poco C81 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 1800
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 155g vs 208g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Poco C81 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 34/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Poco C81 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 55 points higher (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 32/100). 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 "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (97/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (100/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Poco C81 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco C81 Pro
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C81 Pro
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco C81 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (97/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (77/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro (100/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco C81 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C81 Pro by 55 points (89/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Poco C81 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Poco C81 Pro — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco C81 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco C81 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Poco C81 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.