Honor Magic8 vs Tecno Pova Neo 3
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Pova Neo 3 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 37/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 348,562); the Honor Magic8 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Tecno Pova Neo 3
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1461
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Neo 3 better?
- Overall rating 37/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Tecno Pova Neo 3, the Honor Magic8 scores 51 points higher (88/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 3 (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 3 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 3 (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 3 (56/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Tecno Pova Neo 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, HIOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 170.7×77.6×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Pova Neo 3
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova Neo 3
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Pova Neo 3
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Tecno Pova Neo 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Tecno Pova Neo 3 by 1058.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Pova Neo 3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 3 (98/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 3 (85/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 3 (85/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 3 (56/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Pova Neo 3?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 3 by 51 points (88/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Tecno Pova Neo 3?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Tecno Pova Neo 3 — 37/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Pova Neo 3?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Tecno Pova Neo 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.