Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Tecno Pova Neo 2
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 30/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Neo 2 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 348,562); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is thinner (6.1mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Tecno Pova Neo 2
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 1461
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Neo 2 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Tecno Pova Neo 2, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 59 points higher (89/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (97/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (100/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Tecno Pova Neo 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, HIOS 8.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 170.9×77.8×9.6 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Pova Neo 2
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova Neo 2
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Pova Neo 2
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Tecno Pova Neo 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Tecno Pova Neo 2 by 1171.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (97/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (87/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (77/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (100/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Tecno Pova Neo 2?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 by 59 points (89/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Tecno Pova Neo 2?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Tecno Pova Neo 2 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Tecno Pova Neo 2?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Tecno Pova Neo 2?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Tecno Pova Neo 2?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.