Honor Magic4 Ultimate vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate (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 — 71/100 vs 70/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4600); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 1,294,871); the Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (218g vs 242g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic4 Ultimate better?
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 218g vs 242g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic4 Ultimate vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 1 points higher (71/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (46/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic4 Ultimate | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 64 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.7×11.4 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 242 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic4 Ultimate and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor Magic4 Ultimate by 50.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic4 Ultimate
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (91/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (46/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max edges out the Honor Magic4 Ultimate by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 Ultimate and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic4 Ultimate over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.