Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Poco X3
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Poco X3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 33/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X3 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 526,647); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco X3 doesn't; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 225g).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Poco X3
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 526647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 753
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1808
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Lighter: 155g vs 225g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 48/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 18/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 33/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Poco X3, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 51 points higher (84/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Poco X3 (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Poco X3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 526647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 753 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1808 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 10, MIUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 165.3×76.8×10.1 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 225 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X3
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X3
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco X3
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Poco X3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Poco X3 by 741.2% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (84/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Poco X3 (67/100 vs 48/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (100/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco X3?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco X3 by 51 points (84/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Poco X3?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Poco X3 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco X3?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco X3?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Poco X3?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Poco X3 is a better fit for everyday use.