Honor Magic8 Pro vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $899 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 71/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5850); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,023,211 vs 2,604,459); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3023211 vs 2604459
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Lighter: 199g vs 218g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5850 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $469 vs $899
- Overall rating 71/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 16 points higher (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, Poco X8 Pro Max — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (91/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $469 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 16.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $430. Poco X8 Pro Max was $430 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (91/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
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 X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.