Honor Magic8 vs Tecno Pova Neo
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Pova Neo (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25; launch prices were $625 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 23/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 163,723); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pova Neo doesn't; the Honor Magic8 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Tecno Pova Neo
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 163723
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 185
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 521
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 214g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Neo better?
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $625
- Overall rating 23/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Tecno Pova Neo, the Honor Magic8 scores 65 points higher (88/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Tecno Pova Neo — 26/100; 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 Neo (98/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (56/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Tecno Pova Neo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G25 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 163723 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 185 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 521 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 480 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 171.4×77.3×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $130 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Pova Neo
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova Neo
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Pova Neo
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Tecno Pova Neo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Tecno Pova Neo by 2366.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $495. Tecno Pova Neo was $495 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (98/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (85/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (56/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Pova Neo?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo by 65 points (88/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Tecno Pova Neo?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Tecno Pova Neo — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Pova Neo?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Tecno Pova Neo?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Tecno Pova Neo?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.