Honor Magic V vs Poco X8 Pro Max

The Honor Magic V (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 36/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4750); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 1,290,942); the Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (218g vs 288g).

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V by 26 points (62/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V
Performance 18
Display 50
Camera 58
Battery 42
Design 0
Value for money 55
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 27
Value for money 78
What makes Honor Magic V better?

  • Better camera (58/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4750 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 218g vs 288g

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 18/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (27/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic V vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 26 points higher (62/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V leads (58/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (65/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (58/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (78/100 vs 55/100).

Honor Magic V: The Honor Magic V is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco X8 Pro Max: The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic V Poco X8 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1290942 2629444
Geekbench Single 1675 3228
Geekbench Multi 4453 9553
Display 7.9" Foldable OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1984x2272 2772x1280
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4750 mAh 8500 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 42 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services (market/region dependent) Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.4×141.1×6.7 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 288 g 218 g
Price $469
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 42MP
58
camera
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic V
  • 7.9" Foldable OLED
  • Resolution: 1984x2272
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V
  • 4750 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic V and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic V Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
36/100
1290942 AnTuTu
Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
62/100 +50.9%
2629444 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor Magic V by 50.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic V
Price unknown
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (65/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (58/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (77/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (27/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic V (78/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V by 26 points (62/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic V and the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Honor Magic V has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 62/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Honor Magic V leads on camera score (58/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic V over the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Honor Magic V is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.