Honor Magic8 Pro vs Poco F8
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $899 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 74/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5850); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 3,023,211).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Poco F8
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 199g vs 205g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 3023211
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5850 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $899
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Poco F8, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 13 points higher (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Poco F8 — 70/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (91/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 3.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Poco F8 was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (91/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Poco F8?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the Poco F8 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Poco F8?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Poco F8 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Poco F8?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Poco F8?
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 F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.