Honor Magic8 vs Tecno Pova 7
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Pova 7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate; launch prices were $625 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 53/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Tecno Pova 7
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 30W
- Lighter: 205g vs 207g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 76/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 7 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $625
- Overall rating 53/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Tecno Pova 7, the Honor Magic8 scores 35 points higher (88/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Tecno Pova 7 — 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 Tecno Pova 7 (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Tecno Pova 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2918 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, HIOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 167.3×75.6×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Pova 7
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 7
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Pova 7
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 30W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Tecno Pova 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Tecno Pova 7 by 359.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $425. Tecno Pova 7 was $425 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 (87/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 (85/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Pova 7?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 by 35 points (88/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Tecno Pova 7?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Tecno Pova 7 — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Pova 7?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Pova 7?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Tecno Pova 7?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.