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).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Tecno Pova Curve 2
- 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)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better value for money (94/100 vs 55/100)
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).
| 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 |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Pova Curve 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
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
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Pova Curve 2
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
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 430.2% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.