Honor Magic8 vs Poco F2 Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco F2 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865; launch prices were $625 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 52/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 978,910).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Poco F2 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 978910
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 219g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Poco F2 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $625
- Overall rating 52/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Poco F2 Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 36 points higher (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Poco F2 Pro — 26/100; 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 F2 Pro (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Poco F2 Pro (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco F2 Pro (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco F2 Pro (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Poco F2 Pro (56/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Poco F2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 978910 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1169 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3191 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.3×75.4×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $500 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco F2 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F2 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco F2 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Poco F2 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Poco F2 Pro by 312.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $125. Poco F2 Pro was $125 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco F2 Pro (98/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Poco F2 Pro (85/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco F2 Pro (87/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco F2 Pro (85/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Poco F2 Pro (56/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco F2 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco F2 Pro by 36 points (88/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Poco F2 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Poco F2 Pro — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco F2 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco F2 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Poco F2 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.