Honor Magic8 vs Poco F4
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco F4 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870; launch prices were $625 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 56/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 961,250).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Poco F4
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 961250
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Poco F4 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $625
- Better portability (65/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Poco F4, the Honor Magic8 scores 32 points higher (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Poco F4 — 46/100; 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 F4 (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco F4 (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco F4 (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F4 is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Poco F4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 961250 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.2×76.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco F4
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F4
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco F4
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Poco F4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Poco F4 by 320.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $275. Poco F4 was $275 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco F4 (98/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco F4 (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco F4 (85/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F4 is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco F4?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco F4 by 32 points (88/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Poco F4?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Poco F4 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco F4?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco F4?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Poco F4?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Poco F4 is a better fit for active users.