Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Poco M6 Plus
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Poco M6 Plus (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 32/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5030); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 Plus doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Poco M6 Plus
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5030 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Lighter: 155g vs 205g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 41/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 32/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Poco M6 Plus, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 52 points higher (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (84/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (67/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Poco M6 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5030 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 205 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco M6 Plus
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M6 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco M6 Plus
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (84/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (67/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (100/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco M6 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus by 52 points (84/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Poco M6 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Poco M6 Plus — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco M6 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco M6 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Poco M6 Plus?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.