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 — 89/100 vs 47/100 (a 42-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 531,656); 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Poco X3
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 531656
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 752
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1819
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Lighter: 155g vs 225g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 28/100)
What makes Poco X3 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 47/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Poco X3, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 42 points higher (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Poco X3 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Poco X3 (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (100/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Poco X3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 531656 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 752 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1819 | |
| 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 | Android 10, MIUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 165.3×76.8×10.1 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X3
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco X3
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Poco X3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Poco X3 by 733.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (97/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Poco X3 (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (87/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Poco X3 (77/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (100/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco X3?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco X3 by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Poco X3?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Poco X3 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco X3?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco X3?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 42/100).
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, those who care about battery life.