Honor Magic8 vs Tecno Pova Curve 2
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100; estimated prices are $625 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 56/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Curve 2 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 835,566).
Honor Magic8
Tecno Pova Curve 2
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 835566
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2925
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 64/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 70/100)
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 205g
- Cheaper: $229 vs $625
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Tecno Pova Curve 2, the Honor Magic8 scores 32 points higher (88/100 vs 56/100). 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 64/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (88/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (88/100 vs 70/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Tecno Pova Curve 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 7100 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 835566 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 995 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2925 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| 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 / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 162.7×77.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 195 g | |
| Price | $625 | $229 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Pova Curve 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova Curve 2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2364
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Pova Curve 2
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Tecno Pova Curve 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Tecno Pova Curve 2 by 383.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $396. Tecno Pova Curve 2 is cheaper by $396.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (87/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (85/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (88/100 vs 70/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Pova Curve 2?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 by 32 points (88/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Tecno Pova Curve 2?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Pova Curve 2?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Pova Curve 2?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Tecno Pova Curve 2?
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 Curve 2 is a better fit for everyday use.