Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Poco M8s
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 51/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 617,626); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Poco M8s
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Lighter: 155g vs 217g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Poco M8s better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Poco M8s, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 48/100). 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 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (97/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8s and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Poco M8s (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (100/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Poco M8s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 617626 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 938 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2183 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | — | $189 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Poco M8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Poco M8s by 617.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (97/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8s and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Poco M8s (77/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (100/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco M8s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco M8s by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Poco M8s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Poco M8s — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco M8s?
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 M8s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Poco M8s?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.