Honor Magic8 Pro vs Tecno Pova Neo
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Pova Neo (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25; launch prices were $899 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 23/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Neo has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5850); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 163,723); the Honor Magic8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pova Neo doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 214g).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Tecno Pova Neo
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 163723
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 185
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 521
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 214g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 39/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5850 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $899
- Overall rating 23/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Tecno Pova Neo, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 65 points higher (88/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 9/100). 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 63/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100, Tecno Pova Neo — 26/100; 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 Tecno Pova Neo (95/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (82/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (56/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Tecno Pova Neo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G25 | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | 163723 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 185 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 521 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| 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 | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 480 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 171.4×77.3×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $130 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Pova Neo
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova Neo
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Pova Neo
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Tecno Pova Neo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Tecno Pova Neo by 1822.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $769. Tecno Pova Neo was $769 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (95/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (91/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (82/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (56/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Tecno Pova Neo?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo by 65 points (88/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Tecno Pova Neo?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Tecno Pova Neo — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Tecno Pova Neo?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Tecno Pova Neo?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Tecno Pova Neo?
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 Tecno Pova Neo is a better fit for everyday use.