Honor Magic9 vs Poco F8 Ultra
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 89/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 3,651,476).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Poco F8 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 3651476
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Lighter: 209g vs 218g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 90/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Poco F8 Ultra, the Honor Magic9 scores 3 points higher (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Poco F8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 3651476 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| 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 | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $729 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Poco F8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Poco F8 Ultra by 17.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 edges out the Poco F8 Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Poco F8 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.