Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Poco C85x
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Poco C85x (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 26/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85x has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 32 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 639,225); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85x doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 210g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Poco C85x
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2073
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 155g vs 210g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 46/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 37/100)
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 26/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Poco C85x, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 58 points higher (84/100 vs 26/100). 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 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Poco C85x (67/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Poco C85x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 2073 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 32 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 | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 810 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 210 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco C85x
- Main: 32MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C85x
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco C85x
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Poco C85x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Poco C85x by 593.1% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (84/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Poco C85x (67/100 vs 46/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (100/100 vs 37/100).
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 C85x?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco C85x by 58 points (84/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Poco C85x?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Poco C85x — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco C85x?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco C85x?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Poco C85x?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Poco C85x is a better fit for everyday use.