Honor Magic8 vs Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Ultimate; launch prices were $625 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 65/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,673,316).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1673316
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4313
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 70W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 30W
- Lighter: 205g vs 209g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $625
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, the Honor Magic8 scores 23 points higher (88/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 68/100; 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 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Tecno Pova 7 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 8350 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1673316 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / HIOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- Wireless: 30W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Tecno Pova 7 Ultra by 141.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $325. Tecno Pova 7 Ultra was $325 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (98/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100).
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 Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra by 23 points (88/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
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 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users.