Honor Magic4 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor Magic4 (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 62/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4800); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 1,294,871); the Honor Magic4 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic4 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 218g
- Better camera (54/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 46/100)
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 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic4 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 9 points higher (71/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 leads (54/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Honor Magic4 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (54/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic4 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic4 | 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 | 1224x2664 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.5×8.8 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic4
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic4 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor Magic4 by 50.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic4
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (91/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Honor Magic4 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (54/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (77/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic4 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max edges out the Honor Magic4 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic4 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic4 leads on camera score (54/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 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 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic4 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.