Honor Magic 8 Pro vs Poco F9 Pro
Compare Honor Magic 8 Pro vs Poco F9 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB), 50MP vs 200MP…
Honor
Magic 8 Pro
$1,099
12categories won
Poco
F9 Pro
$699
5categories won
5 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Poco F9 Pro takes the overall win
The Poco F9 Pro proves superior overall against the Honor Magic 8 Pro, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. For battery longevity and charging speed, the F9 Pro takes the lead, while the Magic 8 Pro is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the F9 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Magic 8 Pro if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
F9 Pro takes battery honors offering 6,330 mAh alongside 100W charging.
Magic 8 Pro leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
F9 Pro takes photography with 200MP optics and 2.5x optical telephoto capabilities.
F9 Pro wins on budget and value at $699 compared to $1099.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Magic 8 Pro vs F9 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Magic 8 Pro | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8" | 6.59" |
| Resolution | 1280 x 2800Winner | 1156 x 2510 |
| Pixel density | 453 ppiWinner | 419 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 5000 nitsWinner | 4500 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Magic 8 Pro | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) |
| Process node | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 3,050,000Winner | 2,400,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 10380Winner | 8900 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GBWinner | 12 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TBWinner | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Magic 8 Pro | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 200 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 2.5x | 2.5x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MPWinner | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 32 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Magic 8 Pro | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,200 mAh | 6,330 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | 80 WWinner | 50 W |
Design
| Specification | Magic 8 Pro | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 223 g | 206 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68/IP69 | IP68 |
| Build | Honor NanoCrystal Shield front glass, aerospace aluminum frame, micro-curved velvet matte glass rear | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back |
Software and support
| Specification | Magic 8 Pro | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16 (MagicOS 9.0) | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 5 yearsWinner | 4 years |
| Security updates | 5 yearsWinner | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Magic 8 Pro | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | — |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $1,099 | $699Winner |
Honor Magic 8 Pro
Armed with a cutting-edge 6,200 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, a 200MP periscope telephoto sensor, bank-grade 3D Face Unlock, and a 4320Hz eye-comfort display, the Honor Magic 8 Pro is a flagship tour-de-force.
- Display
- 6.8"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,200mAh
Poco F9 Pro
The Poco F9 Pro is a high-performance $699 smartphone aimed at gamers and power users. It pairs Qualcomm's cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series chipset with an enormous 6330 mAh silicon-carbon battery. While its plastic back and 8MP ultrawide camera show cost-cutting, its 185Hz AMOLED display makes it a formidable mid-range flagship.
- Display
- 6.59"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB)
- Main camera
- 200MP
- Battery
- 6,330mAh