Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Poco M5
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. 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 Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 554,590); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Poco M5
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 201g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Poco M5 better?
- Overall rating 41/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Poco M5, 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 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (100/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Poco M5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2408x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $170 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco M5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Poco M5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Poco M5 by 698.8% 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 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (97/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (77/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (100/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco M5?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco M5 by 48 points (89/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Poco M5?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Poco M5 — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco M5?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco M5?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Poco M5?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.