Honor Magic8 Lite vs POCO M8 5G: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Honor Magic8 Lite vs POCO M8 5G. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Honor Magic8 LiteHonor Magic8 LiteGlobal · 8GB · 256GB
POCO M8 5GPOCO M8 5GGlobal · 8GB · 256GB
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Basics
Honor Magic8 Lite
Honor Magic8 Lite
Global · 8GB · 256GB
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POCO M8 5G
POCO M8 5G
Global · 8GB · 256GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 8.2Design & Materials 7.8Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 6.9Performance & Hardware 7.0Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.5Camera 6.5Camera
Connectivity score 7.2 Connectivity 7.7 Connectivity
Battery score 8.5 Battery 7.4 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.5
18 reviews
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4 reviews

Technical specifications of the Honor Magic8 Lite vs POCO M8 5G

Specs where to buy Honor Magic8 Lite Honor Magic8 Lite
Global · 8GB · 256GB 		stores to buy POCO M8 5G POCO M8 5G
Global · 8GB · 256GB
Inches 6.79" 6.77"
Resolution QHD FHD+
Usable surface 90% useful 87% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Dimensions 76.1 mm
161.9 mm
7.8 mm 		75.4 mm
164.0 mm
7.4 mm
Weight 189 g 178 g
Micro SnapD. 6 Gen4
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 6 Gen3
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Storage 256 GB 256 GB
AnTuTu 754.677
v10 		550.000
v10
Battery 7500 mAh 5520 mAh
Main Camera 1
108 Mpx · ƒ/1.75
HM6
2 		1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
OV50D40 Light Hunter 400
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.45 SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 15 Android 15

Brand
Brand Honor POCO
Aliases MTN-NX1M 25118PC98G

Release Date
Release date December 2025,
10 months ago 		January 2026,
9 months ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Honor Magic8 Lite
POCO M8 5G
Honor Magic8 Lite
POCO M8 5G
Size
76.1 mm • 161.9 mm • 7.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.4 mm • 164.0 mm • 7.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 189 g 178 g
Usable surface 90 % 87 %
Materials Plastic, Splash resistant design Plastic
Resistance IP68
IP69 		IP65
Splash resistant
Colors
Black
Gold
Red
Brown
Green
Black
Silver
Green

Screen
Diagonal 6.79" 6.77"
Type AMOLED AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Resolution QHD
1200 x 2640 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2392 px
Brightness -- 800 nits
Peak brightness 1200 nits 3200 nits
Maximum brightness (HBM) 1800 nits 1200 nits
Density 437 Pixels per inch 405 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • SGS Certified
  • 3840 Hz PWM
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • DCI-P3
  • 10 Bits panel
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Stylus
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • SGS Certified
  • 1920 Hz PWM
  • TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light
  • TÜV Rheinland Full Care Display 3.0 Cer
  • 3840 Hz PWM
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 240 Hz
  • Brightnes 800 cd/m² (typ)
  • 8000000:1 contrast ratio
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • 12 Bits panel (10-bit +2-bit FRC)
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Panda glass
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.8
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Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.3
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Is it comfortable?
7.8
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Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.5
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Number of reviews
18 reviews
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Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
CPU 4x Cortex-A78 a 2.3 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 a 1.8 GHz 4x2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.8GHz Cortex A55
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 4 nm 4 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Adreno GPU Adreno 710

RAM
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Type -- LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
754.677
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 79% of devices
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550.000
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 74% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 256 GB 256 GB
Type -- UFS Storage 2.2
SD Slot No Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 2 microphones
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system Yes Yes
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.5
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Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.9
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What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.7
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Number of reviews
18 reviews
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Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 108 Mpx 50 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.75 ƒ/ 1.8
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Samsung HM6 Omnivision OV50D40 Light Hunter 400
Type ISOCELL CMOS
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.00 µm 0.61 µm
Pixel Binning 1-9 (3x3) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/1.67" 1/2.88"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Standard
Resolution
5 Mpx
0.8 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
Unknow
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
CMOS
CMOS
Pixel size
--
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--
3
Camera type
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Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
2 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Optical zoom
--
View angle
--
Sensor
Unknown
Type
CMOS
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Front Flash
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 16 Mpx 20 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.45 ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type CMOS CMOS
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.8
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Quality of nighttime photos
6.8
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Quality of selfies
6.9
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Does it have a powerful flash?
7.7
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Number of reviews
18 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n48 (3500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n71 (600)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B71 (600)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
No official network bands

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.1 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • LDAC
  • AAC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • BeiDou (B1)

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 2.0
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 2.0

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

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American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • No official network bands
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.9
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Quality of the GPS
9.1
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And the WiFi?
9.0
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Number of reviews
18 reviews
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Battery

Battery
Capacity
7500 mAh
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5520 mAh
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Type Si-Carbon Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
66.0W 		Yes,
45.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Reverse charging (18W)
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 6%
    Less than a day
  • 6%
    One day
  • 17%
    More than one day
  • 72%
    Two days or more
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Number of reviews
18 reviews
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Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 15
    Android 15 , 2 years ago
  • HyperOS 2.X (Android 15)
    Android 15 , 2 years ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 11%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 78%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 11%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
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Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 7%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 7%
    Every six months
  • 87%
    Every two months or less
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Number of reviews
18 reviews
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Prices
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