Honor Magic8 vs Poco M4 Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco M4 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96; launch prices were $625 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 47/100 (a 41-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 493,222); the Poco M4 Pro is noticeably lighter (179g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Poco M4 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Poco M4 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $625
- Better portability (70/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Poco M4 Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 41 points higher (88/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Poco M4 Pro — 48/100; 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 (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Poco M4 Pro (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M4 Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Poco M4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 674 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1793 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| 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 | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $230 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco M4 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M4 Pro
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco M4 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Poco M4 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Poco M4 Pro by 718.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $395. Poco M4 Pro was $395 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Poco M4 Pro (85/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro (85/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M4 Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco M4 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro by 41 points (88/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Poco M4 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Poco M4 Pro — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco M4 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco M4 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Poco M4 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.