Honor Magic8 vs Poco M3 Pro 5G
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700; launch prices were $625 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 43/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 515,647); the Poco M3 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1794
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $625
- Better portability (69/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Poco M3 Pro 5G, the Honor Magic8 scores 45 points higher (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Poco M3 Pro 5G — 48/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Poco M3 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 688 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1794 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $200 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor Magic8 and Poco M3 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 683.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $425. Poco M3 Pro 5G was $425 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (85/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G by 45 points (88/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Poco M3 Pro 5G — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Poco M3 Pro 5G?
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 M3 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use.