Honor Magic9 vs Poco F8 Pro
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 79/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6210); the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 3,024,818).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Poco F8 Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 3024818
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6210 mAh
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 199g vs 209g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Poco F8 Pro, the Honor Magic9 scores 13 points higher (92/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Poco F8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 3024818 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6210 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $529 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Poco F8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Poco F8 Pro by 41.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (100/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (86/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 is noticeably better than the Poco F8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Poco F8 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Poco F8 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Poco F8 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.