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 — 89/100 vs 55/100 (a 34-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 785,352); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 195g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Tecno Pova Curve 2
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2925
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 155g vs 195g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Curve 2 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 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 Tecno Pova Curve 2, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 34 points higher (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 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 Tecno Pova Curve 2 (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (100/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Tecno Pova Curve 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Dimensity 7100 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 785352 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 995 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 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 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 162.7×77.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | $229 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Pova Curve 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova Curve 2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2364
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Pova Curve 2
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
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 leads Tecno Pova Curve 2 by 464.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (97/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 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 Tecno Pova Curve 2 (87/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (100/100 vs 68/100).
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 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).
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 89/100, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 — 55/100.
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 (87/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Tecno Pova Curve 2?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 54/100).
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, those who care about battery life.