Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra vs Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Comparison between Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra and Honor Magic8 Pro Air: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and Honor.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Poco F9 Ultra | Magic8 Pro Air |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.4 | 9.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.3 | 9.4 |
| Camera | 8.5 | 8.9 |
| Connectivity | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| Battery & charging | 9.7 | 8.7 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,050 mAh
- against 5,500 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 4,165,108
- against 3,427,702
- Display Refresh Rate
- 185 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- Fast Charge Power
- 100 W
- against 80 W
Honor Magic8 Pro Air, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against AMOLED
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against DDR5
- Peak Display Brightness
- 6,000 nits
- against 4,500 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 461 ppi
- against 416 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Magic8 Pro Air |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 840 | ARM G1-Ultra |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.6 GHz Best value | 4.21 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| AnTuTu Score | 4,165,108 Best value | 3,427,702 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,234 | 3,781 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 10,059 | 12,189 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L cores and 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M cores. | Octa-core CPU with one 4.21 GHz C1-Ultra core, three 3.5 GHz C1-Premium cores, and four 2.7 GHz C1-Pro cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Magic8 Pro Air |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Red, Purple | Black, White, Purple, Orange, Gold, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.7 mm | 6.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.9 mm | 71.9 mm |
| Body Height | 163.5 mm | 150.5 mm |
| Weight | 235 g | 155 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 91.6 % Best value | 90.2 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 | IP68, IP69 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | B Best value |
| Repairability Class | C | B Best value |
| Drop Test Count | 90 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Magic8 Pro Air |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 8,050 mAh Best value | 5,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W Best value | 80 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 80 h 44 min Best value | 63 h |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W | 50 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Magic8 Pro Air |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | LTPO OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,500 nits | 6,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ Best value | 6.31″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,200 px | 1,216 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,608 px | 2,640 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 416 ppi | 461 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 185 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 480 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs Level 5, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, LTPO, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, 4320Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, King Kong Diamond JuRhino Glass |
Sensors
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Magic8 Pro Air |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Magic8 Pro Air |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Magic8 Pro Air |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | 7 years Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Magic8 Pro Air |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83A, 5G NR n84 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5.0, ASHA, MIHC, Auracast Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, USB Type-C, NFC, Infrared, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR, DLNA | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, DLNA, eSIM, Infrared, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, FM Radio, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,700 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Magic8 Pro Air |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5, ASHA, MIHC, Auracast | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 |
Technical
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Magic8 Pro Air |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 26077PC53G | LDY-AN00 |
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