Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Tecno Pova Slim
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Tecno Pova Slim (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 52/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5160); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 581,041).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Tecno Pova Slim
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 155g vs 156g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Slim better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Tecno Pova Slim, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 37 points higher (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 45/100). 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 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Slim (97/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Slim is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Slim (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Slim (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Tecno Pova Slim | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 581041 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5160 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 164.2×75.9×6.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 156 g | |
| Launch price | — | $230 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Pova Slim
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova Slim
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Pova Slim
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Tecno Pova Slim, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Tecno Pova Slim by 662.5% 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 Slim (97/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Slim is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Slim (87/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Slim (77/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Tecno Pova Slim?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Slim by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Tecno Pova Slim?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Tecno Pova Slim — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Tecno Pova Slim?
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 Slim?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Tecno Pova Slim?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.