Honor Magic V3 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor Magic V3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1399 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V3 leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5150); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 2,388,314); the Honor Magic V3 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V3
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic V3 better?
- Better camera (70/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 2388314
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 218g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $469 vs $1399
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V3 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Honor Magic V3 scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (70/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Honor Magic V3 — 60/100, Poco X8 Pro Max — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Honor Magic V3 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (70/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (59/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V3 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2388314 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 10243 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 137 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8.0.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.6×145.3×4.3 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $469 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V3
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V3
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V3
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V3 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor Magic V3 by 8.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $930. Poco X8 Pro Max was $930 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Honor Magic V3 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (70/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V3 is a bit better (59/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V3 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic V3 edges out the Poco X8 Pro Max by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V3 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic V3 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V3 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic V3 leads on camera score (70/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V3 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V3 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic V3 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.