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 — 76/100 vs 71/100 (a 5-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 (2,629,444 vs 2,388,314); the Honor Magic V3 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.2mm).
Honor Magic V3
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Better camera (70/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 2388314
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 218g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $469 vs $1399
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic V3 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Honor Magic V3 scores 5 points higher (76/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V3 leads (70/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Honor Magic V3 — 58/100, Poco X8 Pro Max — 72/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). 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).
| Specification | Honor Magic V3 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2388314 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 9553 | |
| 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 |
Honor Magic V3
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
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
Honor Magic V3
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
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 9.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $930. Poco X8 Pro Max was $930 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
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).
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 5 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 76/100, 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 (90/100 vs 83/100).
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.