Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (2026) 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 $1090 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads — 88/100 vs 71/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7200); the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,604,459); the Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (218g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2604459
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7200 mAh
- Lighter: 218g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $469 vs $1090
- Better portability (46/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design scores 17 points higher (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads (92/100 vs 77/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design — 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 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (46/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2808 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $1090 | $469 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2808
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 51.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $621. Poco X8 Pro Max was $621 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (92/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design (46/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 RSR Porsche Design 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.