Honor Magic 8 Ultimate vs Poco F9 Pro
Compare Honor Magic 8 Ultimate vs Poco F9 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB)…
Honor
Magic 8 Ultimate
$1,299
11categories won
Poco
F9 Pro
$699
4categories won
4 categories tied · 19 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Honor Magic 8 Ultimate takes the overall win
The Honor Magic 8 Ultimate claims the overall win over the Poco F9 Pro, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Magic 8 Ultimate leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the Magic 8 Ultimate. Choose the Magic 8 Ultimate if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the F9 Pro if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Magic 8 Ultimate wins on endurance with 6,600 mAh and 100W fast charging.
Magic 8 Ultimate leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
Magic 8 Ultimate wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3.7x dedicated optical zoom.
F9 Pro wins on budget and value at $699 compared to $1299.
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 Ultimate vs F9 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Magic 8 Ultimate | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.81" | 6.59" |
| Resolution | 1280 x 2800Winner | 1156 x 2510 |
| Pixel density | — | 419 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 5000 nitsWinner | 4500 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Magic 8 Ultimate | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) |
| Process node | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | — | 2,400,000 |
| Geekbench multi | — | 8900 |
| Maximum RAM | 24 GBWinner | 12 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TBWinner | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Magic 8 Ultimate | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 200 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3.7xWinner | 2.5x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MPWinner | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 32 MP |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Magic 8 Ultimate | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,600 mAhWinner | 6,330 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | 66 WWinner | 50 W |
Design
| Specification | Magic 8 Ultimate | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 226 g | 206 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | — | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back |
Software and support
| Specification | Magic 8 Ultimate | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 5 yearsWinner | 4 years |
| Security updates | 5 yearsWinner | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Magic 8 Ultimate | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $1,299 | $699Winner |
Honor Magic 8 Ultimate
Equipped with an OmniVision OV50K LOFIC 1-inch sensor, 200MP periscope telephoto, 4320Hz risk-free PWM dimming, and a 6,600 mAh battery, the Magic 8 Ultimate sets new limits for mobile imaging and stamina.
- Display
- 6.81"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,600mAh
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