Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 71/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 2,604,459); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 2604459
- Lighter: 155g vs 218g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Overall rating 71/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 18 points higher (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 77/100. In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 70.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 77/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
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 X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.