Honor Magic8 vs Tecno Pop 5 Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Pop 5 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 26/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 155,362); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 5 Pro doesn't; the Honor Magic8 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Tecno Pop 5 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Tecno Pop 5 Pro better?
- Overall rating 26/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Tecno Pop 5 Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 62 points higher (88/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5 Pro (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5 Pro (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5 Pro (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5 Pro (56/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Tecno Pop 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 486 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 (Go edition), HiOS 7.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 480 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 164.9×76.1×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Pop 5 Pro
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pop 5 Pro
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Pop 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Tecno Pop 5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Tecno Pop 5 Pro by 2498.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Pop 5 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5 Pro (98/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5 Pro (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5 Pro (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5 Pro (56/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Pop 5 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5 Pro by 62 points (88/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Tecno Pop 5 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Tecno Pop 5 Pro — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Pop 5 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Pop 5 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Tecno Pop 5 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. The Tecno Pop 5 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life.