Honor Magic8 vs Poco F5
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco F5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2; launch prices were $625 and $330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 60/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,260,756); the Poco F5 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Poco F5
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1260756
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1654
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4217
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Poco F5 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $625
- Better portability (71/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Poco F5, the Honor Magic8 scores 28 points higher (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Poco F5 — 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 F5 (98/100 vs 67/100). 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 F5 (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco F5 (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (71/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Poco F5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1260756 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1654 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4217 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 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 | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 161.1×74.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $330 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco F5
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco F5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Poco F5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Poco F5 by 220.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $295. Poco F5 was $295 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco F5 (98/100 vs 67/100).
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 F5 (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco F5 (85/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (71/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco F5?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco F5 by 28 points (88/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Poco F5?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Poco F5 — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco F5?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco F5?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Poco F5?
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 F5 is a better fit for active users.