Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Poco X8 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 63/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,977,887); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 196g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Poco X8 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1977887
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6405
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Lighter: 155g vs 196g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 63/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 26 points higher (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (100/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1977887 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 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 | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 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
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Poco X8 Pro by 124.0% 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 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (97/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (77/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (100/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro by 26 points (89/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Poco X8 Pro?
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?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Poco X8 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 X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.