Honor Magic8 vs Poco F9 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 88/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 4,037,547); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Poco F9 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 205g vs 238g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 4037547
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (90/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 85/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Poco F9 Ultra, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 2 points higher (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 98/100. In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (56/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Poco F9 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 4165108 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8050 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 238 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Poco F9 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Honor Magic8 by 3.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Poco F9 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 98/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (56/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra edges out the Honor Magic8 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Poco F9 Ultra — 90/100.
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Poco F9 Ultra?
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 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.