Honor Magic8 vs Poco M5
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $625 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 41/100 (a 47-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 554,590).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Poco M5
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Poco M5 better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $625
- Overall rating 41/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Poco M5, the Honor Magic8 scores 47 points higher (88/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Poco M5 — 50/100; 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 M5 (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Poco M5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2408x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $170 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco M5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Poco M5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Poco M5 by 628.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $455. Poco M5 was $455 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco M5?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 by 47 points (88/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Poco M5?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Poco M5 — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco M5?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco M5?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Poco M5?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.