Honor Magic8 Pro vs Poco X3 NFC
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco X3 NFC (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G; launch prices were $899 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 47/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 526,647); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Poco X3 NFC
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 526647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 753
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1808
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 35/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $899
- Overall rating 47/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Poco X3 NFC, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 41 points higher (88/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100, Poco X3 NFC — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (82/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (56/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Poco X3 NFC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | 526647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 753 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1808 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 165.3×76.8×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $230 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X3 NFC
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X3 NFC
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco X3 NFC
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Poco X3 NFC, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Poco X3 NFC by 497.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $669. Poco X3 NFC was $669 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (95/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (91/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (82/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (56/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Poco X3 NFC?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC by 41 points (88/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Poco X3 NFC?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Poco X3 NFC — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Poco X3 NFC?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Poco X3 NFC?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Poco X3 NFC?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Poco X3 NFC is a better fit for everyday use.