Honor Magic8 Pro vs Poco X5 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco X5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G; launch prices were $899 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 55/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 787,406); the Poco X5 Pro is noticeably lighter (181g vs 199g).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Poco X5 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 787406
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $899
- Better portability (71/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Poco X5 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 33 points higher (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100, Poco X5 Pro — 52/100; 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 X5 Pro (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X5 Pro (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X5 Pro (82/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X5 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (71/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Poco X5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | 787406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 162.9×76.0×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $300 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X5 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X5 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco X5 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Poco X5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Poco X5 Pro by 299.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $599. Poco X5 Pro was $599 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X5 Pro (95/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X5 Pro (91/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X5 Pro (82/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X5 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (71/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Poco X5 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X5 Pro by 33 points (88/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Poco X5 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Poco X5 Pro — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Poco X5 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Poco X5 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Poco X5 Pro?
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 X5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.