Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Poco X6 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Poco X6 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 60/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,525,486); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 186g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Poco X6 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1525486
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1239
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4265
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Lighter: 155g vs 186g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Poco X6 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Poco X6 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 29 points higher (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 43/100). 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 X6 Pro (97/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Poco X6 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco X6 Pro (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Poco X6 Pro (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco X6 Pro (100/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Poco X6 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1525486 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1239 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 4265 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 160.5×74.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X6 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X6 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco X6 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Poco X6 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Poco X6 Pro by 190.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco X6 Pro (97/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Poco X6 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco X6 Pro (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Poco X6 Pro (77/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco X6 Pro (100/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco X6 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco X6 Pro by 29 points (89/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Poco X6 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Poco X6 Pro — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco X6 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco X6 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Poco X6 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Poco X6 Pro is a better fit for active users.