Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Tecno Pop 6
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) and the Tecno Pop 6 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 33/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 5 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 6 doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is thinner (6.1mm vs 9.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Tecno Pop 6
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Tecno Pop 6 better?
- Overall rating 33/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Tecno Pop 6, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 56 points higher (89/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 (100/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Tecno Pop 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.1" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 (Go edition), HiOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 157.8×73.8×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Pop 6
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pop 6
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Pop 6
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 (85/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 (100/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Tecno Pop 6?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 6 by 56 points (89/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Tecno Pop 6?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Tecno Pop 6 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Tecno Pop 6?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Tecno Pop 6?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.