Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Poco M3 Pro 5G
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 43/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 515,647); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 190g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1794
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 190g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 69/100)
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Poco M3 Pro 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 (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 29/100). 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 M3 Pro 5G (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 69/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Poco M3 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 688 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1794 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 155 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Poco M3 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 759.2% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (96/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (77/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 69/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G by 46 points (89/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Poco M3 Pro 5G — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (96/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
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 M3 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use.