Honor Magic8 vs Poco M8 Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco M8 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4; launch prices were $625 and $299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 59/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 946,831).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Poco M8 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 946831
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3168
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Lighter: 205g vs 206g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Poco M8 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $625
- Overall rating 59/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Poco M8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 29 points higher (88/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Poco M8 Pro — 56/100; 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 M8 Pro (98/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Poco M8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Poco M8 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Poco M8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 946831 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1223 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3168 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 163.3×78.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco M8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco M8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Poco M8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Poco M8 Pro by 326.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $326. Poco M8 Pro was $326 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (98/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Poco M8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (85/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Poco M8 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco M8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro by 29 points (88/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Poco M8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Poco M8 Pro — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco M8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco M8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Poco M8 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.