Honor Magic8 vs Poco F9 Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $625 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 84/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6330); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 3,228,426).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 3228426
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6330 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 205g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $699
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 95/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 4 points higher (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Poco F9 Pro — 82/100; 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 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Poco F9 Pro by 25.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $74. Honor Magic8 was $74 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 edges out the Poco F9 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Poco F9 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. The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.