Honor Magic8 vs Tecno Pova 3
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Pova 3 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 38/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 362,744); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 230g).
Honor Magic8
Tecno Pova 3
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 362744
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1375
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 230g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 26/100)
- Overall rating 38/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Tecno Pova 3, the Honor Magic8 scores 50 points higher (88/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (56/100 vs 26/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Tecno Pova 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 362744 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, HIOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 173.1×78.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Pova 3
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 3
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Pova 3
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Tecno Pova 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Tecno Pova 3 by 1013.1% in our overall performance rating.
Tecno Pova 3
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (98/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (85/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (87/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (85/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (56/100 vs 26/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Pova 3?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 by 50 points (88/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Tecno Pova 3?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Tecno Pova 3 — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Pova 3?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Pova 3?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Tecno Pova 3?
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 Pova 3 is a better fit for everyday use.