Honor Magic8 vs Poco M8x
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Poco M8x (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 45/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 624,021).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Poco M8x
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 624021
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 976
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2250
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Poco M8x better?
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Poco M8x, the Honor Magic8 scores 43 points higher (88/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M8x (98/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M8x (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M8x (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M8x (85/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Poco M8x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 624021 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 976 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2250 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco M8x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8x
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Poco M8x
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Poco M8x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Poco M8x by 547.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Poco M8x
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M8x (98/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M8x (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M8x (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M8x (85/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco M8x?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Poco M8x by 43 points (88/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Poco M8x?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Poco M8x — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco M8x?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Poco M8x?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Poco M8x?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.