Honor Magic8 vs Pocophone F1
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Pocophone F1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845; launch prices were $625 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 33/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 572,788); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Pocophone F1 doesn't; the Pocophone F1 is noticeably lighter (182g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Pocophone F1
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 572788
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2130
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Pocophone F1 better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $625
- Better portability (61/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Pocophone F1, the Honor Magic8 scores 55 points higher (88/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 27/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Pocophone F1 — 4/100; 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 Pocophone F1 (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (87/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (85/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Pocophone F1 is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Pocophone F1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 572788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2130 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2246x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 155.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Pocophone F1
- Main: 12MP f/1.9
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Pocophone F1
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2246x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Pocophone F1
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Pocophone F1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Pocophone F1 by 604.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $325. Pocophone F1 was $325 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (87/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (85/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Pocophone F1 is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Pocophone F1?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 by 55 points (88/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Pocophone F1?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Pocophone F1 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Pocophone F1?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Pocophone F1?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Pocophone F1?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.