Honor Magic8 vs Poco C65
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; launch prices were $625 and $99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 33/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 348,562).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Poco C65
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 375
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1031
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Poco C65 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $99 vs $625
- Better portability (63/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Poco C65, the Honor Magic8 scores 55 points higher (88/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Poco C65 — 56/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (98/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Poco C65 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 375 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1031 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $99 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Poco C65, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Poco C65 by 1058.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $526. Poco C65 was $526 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (98/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco C65?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 by 55 points (88/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Poco C65?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Poco C65 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco C65?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco C65?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Poco C65?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.