Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Tecno Pova Curve 2

The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 35/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Curve 2 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 835,566); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 195g).

The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 by 49 points (84/100 vs 35/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Performance 89
Display 100
Camera 84
Battery 67
Design 100
Value for money 55
Tecno Pova Curve 2
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 26
Battery 60
Design 56
Value for money 94
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 835566
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 995
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2925
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Lighter: 155g vs 195g

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better camera (84/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (67/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Curve 2 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better value for money (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Tecno Pova Curve 2, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 49 points higher (84/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 leads (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (89/100 vs 1/100). 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 Tecno Pova Curve 2 (84/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (100/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (94/100 vs 55/100).

Honor Magic8 Pro Air: The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Tecno Pova Curve 2: The Tecno Pova Curve 2 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic8 Pro Air Tecno Pova Curve 2
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Dimensity 7100
AnTuTu 4430255 835566
Geekbench Single 3228 995
Geekbench Multi 9553 2925
Display 6.3" LTPO OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1216x2640 1080x2364
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 80W 45W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16, MagicOS 10 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm 162.7×77.2×7.4 mm
Weight 155 g 195 g
Price $229
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
84
camera
Tecno Pova Curve 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
26
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
  • 6.3" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Tecno Pova Curve 2
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2364
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
67
battery
Tecno Pova Curve 2
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Tecno Pova Curve 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic8 Pro Air MediaTek Dimensity 9500
84/100
4430255 AnTuTu
Tecno Pova Curve 2 Dimensity 7100
35/100 -430.2%
835566 AnTuTu

Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Tecno Pova Curve 2 by 430.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknown
Tecno Pova Curve 2
$229
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (89/100 vs 1/100).

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 Tecno Pova Curve 2 (84/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (100/100 vs 56/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro Air (94/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Tecno Pova Curve 2?

The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 by 49 points (84/100 vs 35/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Tecno Pova Curve 2?

The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 — 35/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Tecno Pova Curve 2?

The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 26/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Tecno Pova Curve 2?

The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 1/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Tecno Pova Curve 2?

The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Tecno Pova Curve 2 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.