Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Tecno Pova Neo
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Tecno Pova Neo (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 23/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Neo has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 163,723); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pova Neo doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Tecno Pova Neo
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 163723
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 185
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 521
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 155g vs 214g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Neo better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 23/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Tecno Pova Neo, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 66 points higher (89/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 9/100). 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 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (97/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (100/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Tecno Pova Neo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G25 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 163723 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 185 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 521 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 480 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 171.4×77.3×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $130 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Pova Neo
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova Neo
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Pova Neo
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Tecno Pova Neo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Tecno Pova Neo by 2605.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (97/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (100/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Tecno Pova Neo?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo by 66 points (89/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Tecno Pova Neo?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Tecno Pova Neo — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Tecno Pova Neo?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Tecno Pova Neo?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Tecno Pova Neo?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.