Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Poco C85 5G
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Poco C85 5G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 43/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 528,398); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Poco C85 5G
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Lighter: 155g vs 211g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Poco C85 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Poco C85 5G, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 46 points higher (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 43/100). 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 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C85 5G (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C85 5G (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C85 5G (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Poco C85 5G (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C85 5G (100/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Poco C85 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 1980 | |
| 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 | 33W | |
| 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 / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 810 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco C85 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C85 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco C85 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Poco C85 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Poco C85 5G by 738.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C85 5G (97/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C85 5G (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C85 5G (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Poco C85 5G (77/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C85 5G (100/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco C85 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C85 5G by 46 points (89/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Poco C85 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Poco C85 5G — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco C85 5G?
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 C85 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Poco C85 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.