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 41/100 (a 48-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Poco M3 Pro 5G
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1736
- 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 (97/100 vs 40/100)
- 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 55/100)
What makes Poco M3 Pro 5G better?
- Overall rating 41/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Poco M3 Pro 5G, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 48 points higher (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 40/100). 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 (97/100 vs 40/100). 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 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Poco M3 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1736 | |
| 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 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 161.8×75.3×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (97/100 vs 40/100).
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 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 48 points (89/100 vs 41/100).
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 — 41/100.
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 (97/100 vs 40/100).
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.