Honor Magic8 Pro vs Poco X8 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $899 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 64/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5850); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 1,982,033).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Poco X8 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 1982033
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1553
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6403
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
- Better value for money (88/100 vs 68/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5850 mAh
- Lighter: 196g vs 199g
- Cheaper: $350 vs $899
- Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 24 points higher (88/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (91/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (88/100 vs 68/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | 1982033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 6000 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 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 | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 196 g | |
| Price | $899 | $350 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Poco X8 Pro by 58.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $549. Poco X8 Pro is cheaper by $549.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (95/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (91/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (88/100 vs 68/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro by 24 points (88/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Poco X8 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 X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.