Honor Magic8 Pro vs Poco M3 Pro 5G
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700; launch prices were $899 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 43/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 515,647).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1794
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 54/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $899
- Better portability (69/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Poco M3 Pro 5G, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 45 points higher (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100, Poco M3 Pro 5G — 48/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Poco M3 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 688 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1794 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $200 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Poco M3 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 510.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $699. Poco M3 Pro 5G was $699 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (95/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (84/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (82/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G by 45 points (88/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Poco M3 Pro 5G — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
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 M3 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use.