Honor Magic9 vs Poco M8 Pro
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco M8 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 59/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 1,041,898).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Poco M8 Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 1041898
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3168
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Poco M8 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 206g vs 209g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Poco M8 Pro, the Honor Magic9 scores 33 points higher (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (99/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Poco M8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 Pro and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Poco M8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 1041898 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1223 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3168 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 163.3×78.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Poco M8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco M8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Poco M8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Poco M8 Pro by 311.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic9
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (99/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 and the Poco M8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (100/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (86/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 Pro and the Honor Magic9 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Poco M8 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro by 33 points (92/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Poco M8 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Poco M8 Pro — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Poco M8 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Poco M8 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Poco M8 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Poco M8 Pro is a better fit for active users.