Honor Magic8 Pro vs Poco C40
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 31/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5850); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP.
Honor Magic8 Pro
Poco C40
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 204g
- Better camera (91/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5850 mAh
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Poco C40, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 57 points higher (88/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Poco C40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | JLQ | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco C40
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In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (84/100 vs 39/100).
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In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (91/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (82/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Poco C40?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 57 points (88/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Poco C40?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Poco C40 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Poco C40?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Poco C40?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.