Honor Magic8 vs Poco M4 Pro 5G
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco M4 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810; launch prices were $625 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 44/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 569,913).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Poco M4 Pro 5G
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Poco M4 Pro 5G better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $625
- Overall rating 44/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Poco M4 Pro 5G, the Honor Magic8 scores 44 points higher (88/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Poco M4 Pro 5G — 42/100; 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 M4 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Poco M4 Pro 5G are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Poco M4 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 569913 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 684 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1900 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.6×75.8×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $230 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco M4 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M4 Pro 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco M4 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Poco M4 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Poco M4 Pro 5G by 608.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $395. Poco M4 Pro 5G was $395 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (98/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G (85/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Poco M4 Pro 5G are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco M4 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro 5G by 44 points (88/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Poco M4 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Poco M4 Pro 5G — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco M4 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco M4 Pro 5G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Poco M4 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.