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HONOR Magic8 Pro vs POCO F9 Pro
Product A: HONOR
108 of 162 known
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Product B: POCO
120 of 162 known
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84 of 154 fields differ
- 58 different values
- 26 known for one only
- 38 the same
- 32 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 284 phones.
- Peak brightnessA: 6,000nitsB: 10,000nitsPOCO is 4,000 nits higher.
- Wireless charging powerA: 80WB: 50WHONOR is 30 W higher.
- Security support period (claimed)A: 7yearsB: 6yearsHONOR is 1 year higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AHONOR: 75 × 161.2 mm
- BPOCO: 75.3 × 157.5 mm
Weight
0 to 250 g
All 162 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
15 October 20255Spec databasegsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro_5g-14231.phpRead 10 October 2026Original China announcement. The global and EU launch followed in January 2026.10Reviewgsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro-review-2909.phpRead 10 October 2026The review dated 8 January 2026 says the phone was finally launched on all markets. China announcement date is from the spec database.
Status
Predecessor
HONOR Magic7 Pro11Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Flagship-power-with-an-XXL-battery-Honor-Magic8-Pro-smartphone-review.1204159.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review calls the Honor Magic8 Pro the worldwide successor to the Magic7 Pro.
POCO F8 Pro9Measurementgsmarena.com/poco_f9_pro-review-2997p3.phpRead 13 October 2026GSMArena's review treats the Poco F8 Pro as the Poco F9 Pro's predecessor and compares battery and charging with last year's Poco F8 Pro.10Measurementgsmarena.com/poco_f9_pro-review-2997p4.phpRead 13 October 2026The review compares with last year's Poco F8 Pro.
Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Form factor
OS support period (claimed)
7years3Maker product pagehonor.com/de/phones/honor-magic8-pro/buyRead 10 October 2026German product buy page for the Magic8 Pro states 7 years of Android OS and security updates. The start of the period is not stated.10Reviewgsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro-review-2909.phpRead 10 October 2026Review states a 7-year update policy that places the Magic among the best. The maker figure on the German buy page is the primary source.
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Security support period (claimed)
7years3Maker product pagehonor.com/de/phones/honor-magic8-pro/buyRead 10 October 2026Same statement: 7 years of Android OS and security updates. No end date is published, so security_updates_until is left out.10Reviewgsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro-review-2909.phpRead 10 October 2026Same 7-year policy statement. The maker German buy page is the primary source.
Security updates until
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Body
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Height
Width
Thickness
Thickness with camera bump
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Folded dimensions
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Weight
Frame
Front
HONOR NanoCrystal Shield1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/phones/honor-magic8-pro/specRead 10 October 2026
Back
Fiberglass composite5Spec databasegsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro_5g-14231.phpRead 10 October 2026Build row: glass-fiber reinforced plastic back. The review confirms the back is fibre-reinforced plastic rather than glass.9Reviewgsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro-review-2909p2.phpRead 10 October 2026Review states the back is a fibre-reinforced plastic, not glass.
Fiberglass composite3Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-728426Read 13 October 2026FAQ: back shell material is Panda-1711, a name that does not state the material. The GSMArena review says Xiaomi calls the glass-fibre reinforced plastic back fiberglass.8Reviewgsmarena.com/poco_f9_pro-review-2997p2.phpRead 13 October 2026Design page: the back glass was replaced with glass fiber-reinforced plastic, which Xiaomi calls fiberglass.
Dust and water rating
Water resistance depth
Water resistance time
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MIL-STD-810
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SIM capacity
Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/phones/honor-magic8-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Maker SIM list: SIM1+SIM2, SIM1+eSIM or eSIM1+eSIM2. Two eSIMs can be active together.
Stylus
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Stylus name
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Display
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Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
458.4ppi
419.3ppi
Aspect ratio
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Display type
Display type (as published)
Max refresh rate
Min refresh rate
Touch sampling rate
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Instant touch sampling
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Display brightness (typical, claimed)
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Outdoor brightness (claimed)
Peak display brightness (claimed)
Minimum brightness
Colour depth per channel
DCI-P3 coverage
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HDR playback formats
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid5Spec databasegsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro_5g-14231.phpRead 10 October 2026Type row lists Dolby Vision and HDR Vivid. The review adds HDR10 and HDR10+.6Measurementgsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro-review-2909p3.phpRead 10 October 2026Review: supports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision and HDR Vivid. Netflix serves the first three.
PWM dimming frequency
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Always-on display
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Front camera cutout
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Cover screen size
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Cover screen resolution
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Cover screen refresh rate
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Cover screen type
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Platform
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OS at launch
Software
Latest stable OS (verified)
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Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 51Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/phones/honor-magic8-pro/specRead 10 October 2026
Process
CPU cores
CPU configuration
AHONOR Magic8 Pro
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Qualcomm Oryon Prime | 4.6 |
| 6 | Qualcomm Oryon Performance | 3.62 |
BPOCO F9 Pro
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Prime | 4.6 |
| 6 | Performance | 3.62 |
Max CPU clock
4.6GHz
4.6GHz
GPU
NPU performance
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Memory
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RAM
RAM type
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Storage (nominal)
Storage type
Memory card
Max card size
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Rear cameras
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Physical rear cameras
AHONOR Magic8 Pro
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | OIS | Optical zoom | Field of view | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.6 | 23 | 1/1.3" | 1.2 | PDAF | Yes | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Periscope telephoto | 200 | 2.6 | 85 | 1/1.4" | 0.56 | PDAF | Yes | 3.7× | Not available | Samsung ISOCELL HP9 |
| Ultrawide | 50 | 2 | 12 | 1/2.88" | 0.61 | PDAF | Not available | Not available | 122° | Not available |
Source1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/phones/honor-magic8-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Maker lists telephoto 200MP f/2.6 1/1.4 inch 3.7X OIS, main 50MP f/1.6 1/1.3 inch OIS and ultra-wide 50MP f/2.0 122 degrees. Focal lengths, native pixel pitch and autofocus are from GSMArena. The 2.4 um figure for the main sensor is the 4-in-1 output pixel, so the native 1.2 um is stored.5Spec databasegsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro_5g-14231.phpRead 10 October 2026Main 23 mm 1/1.3 inch 1.2 um multi-directional PDAF OIS. Telephoto 85 mm 1/1.4 inch 0.56 um multi-directional PDAF OIS 3.7x optical zoom. Ultrawide 12 mm 122 degrees 1/2.88 inch 0.61 um PDAF. The Honor-confirmed telephoto sensor is the Samsung ISOCELL HP9. Main and ultrawide sensor models are only GSMArena guesses and are not stored.8Reviewgsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro-review-2909p5.phpRead 10 October 2026Review names the Samsung ISOCELL HP9 as the telephoto sensor, confirmed by Honor. Ultrawide autofocus is listed as PDAF here.
BPOCO F9 Pro
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | OIS | Optical zoom | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 200 | 1.68 | 24 | 1/1.56 inch | 0.5 | PDAF | Yes | Not available | Not available |
| Telephoto | 50 | 2 | 60 | 1/2.75 inch | 0.64 | PDAF | Yes | 2.5× | Not available |
| Ultrawide | 8 | 2.25 | 16 | 1/4 inch | 1.12 | Fixed | Not available | Not available | 112° |
Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-f9-pro/specsRead 13 October 2026Main 200MP OIS 2 um 16-in-1 Super Pixel with a 6P lens, so the native pixel pitch is 0.5 um per GSMArena. Floating telephoto 50MP, 60mm equivalent, 1/2.75 inch, f/2.0, OIS. Ultrawide 8MP f/2.25. Main aperture, pixel pitch, ultrawide size and field of view come from GSMArena.11Reviewgsmarena.com/poco_f9_pro-review-2997p5.phpRead 13 October 2026Review camera page: main 200MP 1/1.56 inch 0.5 um to 2.0 um, f/1.68, 24mm, PDAF, OIS. Telephoto 50MP 1/2.76 inch 0.64 um, f/2.0, 60mm (2.5x), PDAF, OIS. Ultrawide 8MP 1/4.0 inch 1.12 um, 16mm, fixed focus. The sensor models are not published.
Number of rear cameras
3
3
Main camera
50MP
200MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
3.7×
2.5×
Maximum photo digital zoom
Flash
Camera features
Laser AF, Color spectrum sensor, HDR, Panorama5Spec databasegsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro_5g-14231.phpRead 10 October 2026Features row: Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama.
Color spectrum sensor, HDR, Panorama, Super macro, Long exposure, Live moment, 200MP mode7Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_poco_f9_pro_5g-14877.phpRead 13 October 2026Color spectrum sensor, HDR, panorama from the spec page. Super macro, long exposure, Live moment and 200MP mode come from the maker FAQ and UK page.
Maximum rear video rate per resolution
AHONOR Magic8 Pro
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 120 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 240 |
Source1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/phones/honor-magic8-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Maker: support for 4K 120fps (3840x2160) video recording. The 1080p 240 fps mode is from GSMArena.5Spec databasegsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro_5g-14231.phpRead 10 October 2026Video row: 4K at 24/30/60/120 fps and 1080p at 24/30/60/120/240 fps. The 240 fps rate is the highest 1080p mode.
BPOCO F9 Pro
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
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| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 1,920 |
| 1280 | 720 | 1,920 |
Max video resolution
3840 × 2160px
3840 × 2160px
Recorded video HDR formats
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Log recording
Video recording codecs
Video stabilisation
OIS, EIS1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/phones/honor-magic8-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Maker stabilization mode: EIS+OIS.8Reviewgsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro-review-2909p5.phpRead 10 October 2026Standard electronic stabilization is available in all resolution and frame rate combinations. OIS stays active on the telephoto in that case.
Maximum slow-motion capture rate
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Front camera
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Front cameras
AHONOR Magic8 Pro
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 2 | 21 | 1/2.93" | 0.6 | Fixed |
Source1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/phones/honor-magic8-pro/specRead 10 October 202650MP front camera f/2.0 plus a separate 3D depth camera. The depth camera is not a selfie camera row.8Reviewgsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro-review-2909p5.phpRead 10 October 2026Review lists the front camera as fixed focus.
BPOCO F9 Pro
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 32 | 2.2 | 22 | 1/3.4 inch | 0.61 | Fixed |
Maximum front video rate per resolution
AHONOR Magic8 Pro
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
BPOCO F9 Pro
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
| 1280 | 720 | 120 |
Front autofocus
No
No
Audio
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Stereo speakers
3.5 mm jack
Audio features
Not available
Sound by Bose, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless, LE Audio, Auracast1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-f9-pro/specsRead 13 October 2026Sound by Bose, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res and Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification. The UK FAQ says the phone supports LE Audio. The UK page lists Auracast.
Microphones
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Network
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Network
2G bands
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3G bands
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4G bands
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B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B66, B38, B40, B41, B42, B481Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-f9-pro/specsRead 13 October 2026LTE FDD 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/18/19/20/26/28/66 and LTE TDD 38/40/41/42/48. B66 has a 70M configuration.
5G bands
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n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n781Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-f9-pro/specsRead 13 October 20265G SA lists n1/2/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66/77/78/26/48. NSA omits n26 and n48.
5G modes
5G mmWave
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Maximum modem download rate
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Satellite
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Wi-Fi calling
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Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/phones/honor-magic8-pro/specRead 10 October 2026
Bluetooth
Bluetooth audio codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LC3, LHDC 5.01Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/phones/honor-magic8-pro/specRead 10 October 2026
SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 1.0, LHDC 2.0, LHDC 3.0, LHDC 4.0, LHDC 5.0, LC31Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-f9-pro/specsRead 13 October 2026The page lists SBC, AAC, AptX, AptX HD, AptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3, ASHA and Auracast. ASHA and Auracast are features, not codecs, so they are not stored as codecs. The FAQ adds LHDC 1.0 to 4.0 and says MIHC is not supported.
NFC
Ultra-wideband
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Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BeiDou (B1I+B1C+B2a+B2b), Galileo (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5)1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/phones/honor-magic8-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Maker positioning list. Maker names GPS(L1+L5), BeiDou and Galileo with their frequencies and does not name NavIC.
GPS (L1+L5), BeiDou (B1I+B1C+B2a), Galileo (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-f9-pro/specsRead 13 October 2026Beidou B1I+B1C+B2a, GPS L1+L5, Galileo E1+E5a, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1+L5, NavIC L5.
Dual-frequency GNSS
Connector
USB data standard
Video out over USB
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IR blaster
Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
Face unlock
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Sensors
Gravity sensor, Infrared sensor, Fingerprint sensor, Acceleration sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/phones/honor-magic8-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Maker sensor list. A spectral or colour sensor is listed by GSMArena as a camera feature and is not repeated here.
Proximity sensor (optical), Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic compass, Gyroscope, Flicker sensor, Color temperature sensor1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-f9-pro/specsRead 13 October 2026Maker list: proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, IR blaster, flicker sensor, X-axis linear vibration motor and color temperature sensor. The IR blaster and motor are stored separately. The FAQ names the proximity sensor as optical.
Extra buttons
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Haptic motor
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X-axis linear vibration motor1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-f9-pro/specsRead 13 October 2026X-axis linear vibration motor.
Battery and charging
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Rated battery capacity
6,090mAh1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/phones/honor-magic8-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Rated value 6090 mAh. This is the UK and EU model, not the larger 7100 mAh global or 7200 mAh China versions.2Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/phones/honor-magic8-proRead 10 October 2026Footnote: typical capacity 6270 mAh, rated capacity 6090 mAh.
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Battery capacity (typical)
Rated battery energy
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Battery type
Claimed battery life
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Maximum wired charging power (claimed)
Wired charging standards
Xiaomi HyperCharge, BC 1.2, QC 2.0, QC 3.0, QC 3+, USB PD 2.0, USB PD 3.0, PPS1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-f9-pro/specsRead 13 October 2026Spec page: PD3.0 / PD2.0 / 100W PPS. The FAQ also lists BC1.2, QC2.0, QC3.0 and QC3+.
Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
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Wireless charging
Wireless charging power
Wireless standards
Built-in alignment magnets
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Reverse wireless output power
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Reverse wired
Charger in box
Included adapter rated power
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Measured
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Geekbench single-core
Geekbench multi-core
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
7,121points5Spec databasegsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro_5g-14231.phpRead 10 October 2026Wild Life Extreme 7121 on the EU unit. Single run score. The stress test result is separate.7Measurementgsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro-review-2909p4.phpRead 10 October 2026Wild Life Extreme chart value 7121. The review says peak results are slightly below the top scorers. Sustained stability is rated 65% in the stress test and is not stored.
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AnTuTu
3,647,824points5Spec databasegsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro_5g-14231.phpRead 10 October 2026AnTuTu 11 total 3647824 on the 12 GB / 512 GB EU unit. Only the version 11 result is published for this phone.7Measurementgsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro-review-2909p4.phpRead 10 October 2026AnTuTu 11 chart value 3647824.
Display brightness (measured)
1,837nits5Spec databasegsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro_5g-14231.phpRead 10 October 2026Max brightness 1837 nits at 75% white fill, adaptive brightness. The same review measured 5253 nits for a 10% patch and 856 nits at manual brightness.6Measurementgsmarena.com/honor_magic8_pro-review-2909p3.phpRead 10 October 2026Max brightness test with a 75% white pattern: 856 nits manual, 1837 nits auto. Review unit is the European 6270 mAh version.
PWM dimming (measured)
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Mixed-use battery life (measured)
Full charge time (measured)
Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
EU label and regulatory
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EU energy class
Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
Drop resistance class
Repairability class
SAR head (US)
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SAR body (US)
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Hearing aid compatibility
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In the box
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In the box
Phone (built-in battery), Type-C Cable, Quick Start Guide, Eject Tool, Warranty Card, TP protective film (attached on the phone before delivery)1Maker product pagehonor.com/uk/phones/honor-magic8-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Maker note: dependent on market.
POCO F9 Pro, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Protective Case, Safety Information, Quick Start Guide and Warranty Card, Desiccant1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-f9-pro/specsRead 13 October 2026UK package contents.
Links
Not compared
Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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