Honor Magic8 vs Poco M8s
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3; launch prices were $625 and $189. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 51/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 617,626).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Poco M8s
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 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Poco M8s better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $625
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Poco M8s, 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 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Poco M8s — 66/100; 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 M8s (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8s and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Poco M8s (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Poco M8s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $189 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Poco M8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Poco M8s by 553.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $436. Poco M8s was $436 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (98/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8s and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Poco M8s (85/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco M8s?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s by 37 points (88/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Poco M8s?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Poco M8s — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco M8s?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco M8s?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Poco M8s?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.