Honor Magic8 vs Poco M7 Plus 5G
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco M7 Plus 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3; launch prices were $625 and $168. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 51/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 617,626).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Poco M7 Plus 5G
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Lighter: 205g vs 217g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Poco M7 Plus 5G better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $168 vs $625
- Overall rating 51/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Poco M7 Plus 5G, the Honor Magic8 scores 37 points higher (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Poco M7 Plus 5G — 72/100; 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 M7 Plus 5G (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Poco M7 Plus 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 617626 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 938 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2183 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2460x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $168 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Poco M7 Plus 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Poco M7 Plus 5G by 553.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $457. Poco M7 Plus 5G was $457 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (98/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (85/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (85/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco M7 Plus 5G?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G by 37 points (88/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Poco M7 Plus 5G?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Poco M7 Plus 5G — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco M7 Plus 5G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco M7 Plus 5G?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Poco M7 Plus 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.