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 — 62/100 vs 42/100 (a 20-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 (2,629,444 vs 1,290,942); the Honor Magic4 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 218g).

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 by 20 points (62/100 vs 42/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 49
Battery 43
Design 51
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 Magic4 better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 218g

  • Better camera (49/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 27/100)
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 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 18/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic4 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 20 points higher (62/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 leads (49/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 43/100). 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 Magic4 (65/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (49/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic4 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (51/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (78/100 vs 55/100).

Honor Magic4: The Honor Magic4 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 Magic4 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 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
Price $469
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 12MP
49
camera
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic4
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2664
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor Magic4 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Magic4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
42/100
1290942 AnTuTu
Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
62/100 +50.9%
2629444 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor Magic4 by 50.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic4
Price unknown
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (65/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic4 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (49/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (77/100 vs 43/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor Magic4 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (51/100 vs 27/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (78/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 by 20 points (62/100 vs 42/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Honor Magic4 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 62/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Honor Magic4 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

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

Should you choose the Honor Magic4 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Honor Magic4 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.