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 9500s; 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 Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,032,039 vs 2,967,184); the Honor Magic7 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic7
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic7 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2725
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 8932
- Lighter: 199g vs 218g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 90/100)
- 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?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3032039 vs 2967184
- 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, the Honor Magic7 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100). 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 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 2967184 | 3032039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2725 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 8932 | |
| 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.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Honor Magic7 by 2.1% 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, the Honor Magic7 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).
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.