Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Poco F8 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 79/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 3,024,818); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Poco F8 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 3024818
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9287
- Lighter: 155g vs 199g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 79/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Poco F8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 10 points higher (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (100/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Poco F8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 3024818 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6210 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $529 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Poco F8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Poco F8 Pro by 46.5% 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 is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (87/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (100/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably better than the Poco F8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Poco F8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Poco F8 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Poco F8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.