Honor Magic7 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $599 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 84/100 vs 71/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5650); the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,967,184 vs 2,604,459); the Honor Magic7 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic7
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2967184 vs 2604459
- Lighter: 199g vs 218g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5650 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $469 vs $599
- Overall rating 71/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Honor Magic7 scores 13 points higher (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 — 82/100, 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, both devices are on the same level — 91/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2967184 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2800 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $469 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic7 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 13.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $130. Poco X8 Pro Max was $130 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (81/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic7 is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.