Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Poco F9 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 84/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 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 3,228,426); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 3228426
- Lighter: 155g vs 206g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 95/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 5 points higher (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (100/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Poco F9 Pro by 37.2% 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 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (100/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air edges out the Poco F9 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Poco F9 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 F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.